George B. “Brady” Marrow

George Brayton “Brady” Marrow passed away on April 1, 2012, at Hospice of Lancaster County, Mount Joy at the age of 88. Born in Lancaster he was the son of the late Robert B. and Ruth (Adams) Marrow.

He was the husband of Joan “Jody” (Zwalley) Marrow, with whom he was married for 64 years. Brady was especially proud of the family that he and Jody started that now totals twenty.

Brady attended the F&M Academy and the Augusta Military Academy. After school he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was a veteran of WWII where he proudly served his country in the Quartermaster Corps. in the European Theatre of Operations. After the war he worked for the Lancaster Newspaper until1962 and then worked for the U.S. Postal Service until he retired in 1987.

He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and was especially fond of Pastor Nancy Weis. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed ice hockey (Flyers and Hershey Bears), Phillies baseball, and Eagles football. Brady was a former member of Lancaster Elks Lodge #143.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his four children: Susan Swartz, wife of Mark, Robert Marrow, husband of Janie, Bruce Marrow, husband of Holly, and Donna Snyder, wife of Michael.; 7 grandchildren Amanda, Joseph, Nicholas, Rebecca, Alexander, Chloe, and Elise and 2 great granddaughters Libby and Nina.

Brady was a loving husband, wonderful father, and a good friend to all who knew him. His life was committed to serving his family.

Services and interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.

The staff of Hospice was truly a gift from God. If desired, memorial contributions can be made in Brady’s memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604 or www.hospiceoflancaster.org. To send an online condolence, visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100