Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Florence A. (Sroka) Skarbek.
Marlene enjoyed playing golf, racquetball, tennis, and biking with her husband. She loved spending time with her family at the beach. Marlene was the Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Alvernia University.
Surviving along with her husband is her son Kyle Schutz; brother Joseph R. Skarbek husband of Carol; and several nieces and nephews.
Along with her parents, Marlene was predeceased by her brother Edmund M. Skarbek husband of the late Patricia.
A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday March 2, 2019 at 11:00 AM at St. Aloysius Church, 223 Beech St., Pottstown, PA 19464. Interment will be held privately at a later date. Visitation will be held Saturday from 9:00-10:45 AM at the church gathering center. Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 711 N. Franklin St., Pottstown is entrusted with the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Marlene’s memory to the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters, 450 Saint Bernardine St., Reading, PA 19607.
To Kerry and Kyle,
I cannot fully express how sorry I am about Marlene’s passing. Please know that my thoughts are with you both.
Rosalie M. Bellanca
I am so shocked and saddened to learn of Marlene’s passing. I worked together with her at Alvernia for 9 years. She was always so kind and thoughtful Gone too soon. Sending thoughts and prayers to her family.
Kerry and Kyle, I am so saddened by Marlene’s passing. We started at Alvernia around the same time, and I worked with her for 20 years before I retired. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kerry and Kyle, There are no words that could express the sadness I am feeling. I will always remember Marlene’s smile and such a happy disposition. Heaven now has another beautiful angel. My thought and prayers are with you.
Dear Kerry and Kyle,
Mark and I are so sorry for your loss, and our loss at Alvernia, as well. Having served on the Board of Trustees, Marlene and I interacted often. She was always one of my favorite people at the Vern, and I will miss here dearly.
May you find peace in knowing how much she was loved.
Deanna Reuben
Dear Kerry and Kyle
– Marlene was a BEAUTIFUL person, she loved you both so so much. I do not remember a day that she did not talk about you. She was so proud of and in love with her family. Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am for your tremendous loss.