Marlene Mary Ferry

Marlene M. Ferry (nee Rodgers) 89, of Ephrata and formerly of Northeast Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026.

Born in Philadelphia in 1936, Marlene was the daughter of the late Francis X. and Almeda (Bott) Rodgers.

She was the beloved wife of Ronald Ferry, with whom she shared 36 wonderful years of marriage. She was preceded in death by her first beloved husband, Edward Bivenour, who passed away in 1989 after 33 years of marriage.

Marlene's legacy lives on through her loving family:

Husband: Ronald Ferry

Children: Edward Bivenour (Dee Novelli), Donna Rodgers (Michael), Marlene Stacker (Michael), Robert Bivenour (Lisa), and John Bivenour (Irene)

Grandchildren: Jill, Nicole, Michael, and Kevin Rodgers; Robbie, Joe, and Tom Hinchliffe; Matthew and Bryan Stacker; Bobby, Ryan, and Casey Bivenour; and Brandon, Andrew, Colin, and Ava Bivenour

Great-Grandchildren: Dylan and Emmelia Seczech, Parker Jo Hinchliffe, Jaxson Bivenour, and Elizabeth Louise Stacker

Sister: Thelma Atkinson (the late Francis)

Son-in-Law: Robert Hinchliffe

Brother-in-Law: Michael O'Rourke

Marlene was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Hinchliffe; her grandchildren, Michael Vinciguerra and Bianca Bivenour; and her siblings, Buddy Rodgers (Marion), Roberta Spillis (Joseph), and Joanne O'Rourke.

Throughout her life, she was defined by her elegance, warmth, and devotion to her family and faith. An accomplished makeup artist with a passion for selling fine designer perfume, Marlene was always meticulously put together, taking great pride in her appearance and style. She also found joy in crafting, gardening, and tending to her vibrant flowers. A deeply faithful woman, she was a dedicated parishioner of St. Dominic's Church in Philadelphia and, later, Our Mother of Perpetual Help (OMPH) Church in Ephrata.

Marlene cherished her travels, creating wonderful memories on trips to Grassy Sound in Wildwood, New Jersey, and spending warm winters in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida alongside her beloved husband, Ron. Above all, she will be remembered for her thoughtfulness and boundless love for others-most notably preserved in her cherished birthday book, which ensured she never forgot anyone's special day.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family on Friday, August 21, 2026, for the viewing at 10 AM and Funeral Mass at 11 AM at Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church, 320 Church Ave., Ephrata, PA 17522. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated with Fr. Bob Harrison, C.Ss.R.

Interment and burial will immediately follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA.