Marie Elizabeth Oatman DeVerter, 93, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Marie was born to parents Leroy Benjamin and Evelyn Ellen (Spotts) Oatman in Lancaster, PA. She married her beloved husband Richard W. DeVerter in 1949, who passed just 5 days prior to her.

Marie was a charter member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church where she was a devout parishioner. She is most well known for her breathtaking artistic abilities. As a skilled foley artist she was a yearly participant of the Kutztown Folk Festival for 22 years. In her free time, she loved gardening and birdwatching. Most importantly, she loved her family, taking care of them and planning fun trips for everyone.

Left to cherish her memory is her grandson, Brett Dworsak (Susan), great grandchildren Richard Paul and Elizabeth Marie Dworsak, and her sister, Janet Toth. She was predeceased by her brothers Harold Leroy Oatman and John Richard Oatman.

Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2151 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601.