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Lawrence E. Marshall, 80

April 05, 2023

Lawrence E. Marshall, 80, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2023 at Legend of Lancaster. He was born June 12, 1942, in Morristown, New Jersey and raise by his parents, the late George and Eloise (Klinetob) Marshall in Wayne, New Jersey. Larry, as he was called by his friends and family, attended Muskingum University in Concord, Ohio where he earned a degree in economics. Following college, Larry entered the Navy where he served during the Vietnam War. After he completed his time in the military, Larry went to Southern Illinois University where he earned his MBA.

A job with Ford Motor Company brought Larry to Michigan where he met his loving wife, Betty (Anders) Marshall. He served in several capacities for Ford, as an auditor and later as a financial analyst. Larry loved animals and he and Betty started a pet sitting service, Critter Sitters, in Grosse Ile, Michigan. Larry’s job with Ford took him and his family to Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1987 and he finished his career with Case New Holland Tractor Operations, retiring in 2002. Following his retirement, Larry remained very active, volunteering at Neffsville Fire Company, MOAA (Military Officers Association of America) and SCORE where he served as a business mentor. In addition to his volunteer activities, Larry enjoyed reading, walking, and traveling. Larry’s family has fond memories of watching movies with him, especially one of his favorites, The Last Starfighter.

In addition to his wife, Larry is survived by his son Christopher Landon Marshall and his wife, Heidi Hebron Marshall of Charlottesville, Virginia; his daughter Rebecca Leigh Marshall of Woodbridge, Virginia; his son Nicholas Lorin Marshall of Lancaster, Pennsylvania; and his five grandchildren, Madeline Ruth, Benjamin Lawrence, Bethany Jane, Luke Ronald, and Julia Rose of Charlottesville, Virginia. He is also survived by his sisters, Janet Smith, wife of Thomas, and Melanie Stohner, wife of Robert.

A memorial service will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Friday, May 19, 2023, at 11 AM. Food and fellowship will immediately follow. Interment will be private at Westminster Presbyterian Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the staff of Legend of Lancaster and Homeland Hospice for all the care and support they gave Larry.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Larry’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, alz.org.

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Condolences to the Family

May 22, 2023

Dear Betty- I was sorry to read the news about Larry’s passing. I wanted to come to the service but we were out of town in the Poconos at that time. I would love to get together for a lunch out sometime. Please contact me by email if you have time to get together. I looked for you last year at the Bloomingdale garage sale but you were not a participant.
Gail Wrightson

April 28, 2023

Please accept our condolences on Larry’s passing. I was associated with Larry at SCORE where he was the glue tht held it all trogether…we sure missed him when he ‘retired’ from SCORE. Alzheimer’s is an awful disease as I have had 2 sisters with it…one passed and the other is fighting throug it now.

Jerry Glenn

April 21, 2023

Sincere condolences to Betty and the children. Although your husband/fathers last phase of this life was altered by such a mysterious illness please know he was respected, loved, and valued as the man you all knew and loved. Definitely one of a kind. His fight is over and he can finally be at peace. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of his last years. Betty, you are a treasure. Much love to you all.
Hillary

April 11, 2023

I met and knew Larry during his years at Lancaster SCORE. The thing I remember most about Larry was his willingness to do anthing you asked of him. He was not only willing, but he did it with a smile. He did more for us than he ever got credit for.
Goodbye old friend.
Ed England

April 10, 2023

I was a classmate of Larry in Wayne, New Jersey – Wayne High School Class of 1960. My condolences to family and friends.
Ed Doherty

April 09, 2023

God bless you Betty and your family. I’ll always remember him as “my larry ” you always spoke of him that way. He loved his family. Long hugs to you my dear friend.
Danielle A Pannebecker

April 09, 2023

I was lucky to work with Larry for years at SCORE. He was warm, funny and focused on making us a better organization. RIP my friend. — Tom Burgum

Services: Friday, May 19, 2023; 11:00 AM; Westminster Presbyterian Church; 2151 Oregon Pike; Lancaster, PA 17601
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