Marian J. Fansler, 98, of Leesport, formerly of Reinholds, died on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, at Berks Heim, Leesport. She was the wife of Marvin M. Fansler, who died on July 28, 2011.
Born in South Hanover Township, Dauphin County, PA, on Aug. 31, 1927, Marian was a daughter of the late Edwin Hamilton and Bessie Della (Shive) Gruber. She was a member of the Host Church, Bernville. She was a stay-at-home mom and often a caretaker for her large extended family of siblings, in-laws, and many nieces and nephews. She was a willing babysitter for her grandchildren. From early in her marriage, she opened her house to family needing respite and provided love and guidance. She was affectionately known as Mom and Grandmom or Mother to her extended family. For many years, her kitchen hosted adult family Sunday afternoon pinnacle games. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and word and crossword puzzles. She enjoyed TV game shows and was an avid reader of the daily newspaper.
Marian is survived by her daughter, Marcia, wife of Jeff Albitz, of Muhlenberg Township; sons, Morris, husband of Carol Fansler, of Media, Mark, husband of Bonnie Fansler, of Fleetwood, and Mel, husband of Deborah Fansler, of Womelsdorf; son-in-law, Roy Brennan, of Reinholds; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; the Fields Family; and six sisters-in-law. Marian was preceded in death by her daughter, Marilyn Brennan; and great-grandson, Theo Isales.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Host Church, 80 Host Church Road, Bernville, preceded by a viewing beginning at 9 a.m. Interment will be at the adjoining church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Helping Harvest Food Bank. Please visit helpingharvest.org.
