Marian A. Otthofer passed away on July 14, 2017 at 5:22PM at Lancaster General Hospital. Her life of 85 years was filled with love and affection for and from her husband and best friend, Herbert C. Otthofer for 59 years. Herbert preceded her in death on December 3rd, 2010. Marian was born in Huntingdon County, PA on May 24, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Frank W. DeVore and Florence E. Stanbrough DeVore Charles and step-daughter of the late Albert B. Charles. She is survived by two sons, Dwayne D. Otthofer, husband of Michelle, of Alexandria, VA and Dean A. Otthofer, partner of Joel Hernandez, of Bellefonte, PA. Also surviving are a step-brother, Richard E. Charles, husband of Joyce, of Eugene, OR and step-sister, Janet Herman, of Columbia, PA. A brother, Frank W. DeVore Jr., of San Diego, CA, and a sister, Kathleen M. Runk, preceded her in death. Marian is survived by three grandsons, Ryan Otthofer, husband of Elizabeth, of Ocean Springs, MS; Michael Casselli, of Denver, CO; and Patrick Otthofer, of Alexandria, VA; and a brother-in-law, Jake Otthofer, husband of Jean; seven nieces and seven nephews and one great-grandson, Tate Ryan Otthofer, of Ocean Springs, MS. Marian was a graduate of Penn Manor High School in 1950. She worked at JC Penny & Co. from 1948 to 1950. She worked at Armstrong World Industries, Inc., Lancaster, PA from 1951 to 1956 in the general office. She served on the Election Board for 31 years in Manor Township. Marian was an active member of Christ Lutheran Church, Lancaster, teaching Sunday School and served as Chairwoman of the Evangelism Committee for many years. She transferred to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Millersville, where she served on the Evangelism Committee. In 1950, Marian went to the semi-finals of the American Legion Oratorical Contest, held in East Orange, NJ. She took 2nd place. The title of her speech was "The Constitution and the Opportunities I Receive Under It." Marian submitted her written speech to the Freedoms Foundation Committee under the title, "High School Commencement Addresses." In 1952 she won a "Freedoms Foundation Medal" at the "Chapel of the Four Chaplains" in Philadelphia, PA. Harold Stassen and Dwight D. Eisenhower also received medals on that day. She served on the Boy Scouts of America, Millersville Chapter, while her sons were active in scouting. Marian enjoyed her home, cooking, collecting cook books, reading, garage sales, writing poetry and listening to music. She was gifted by being able to play piano by ear. She faithfully reached out to help others, her beloved family and friends. Her special joy came from sending notes and cards of encouragement to those in need of support. A viewing for family and friends will be held from 5PM-8PM, Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 N. George St., Millersville, PA 17551. Funeral Services will be held at 11AM, Thursday, July 20, 2017, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 222 N. George St., Millersville, PA 17551. Prior to the service, a viewing will be held from 10AM to 11AM at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.