Marcia R. Field

Obituary for Marcia R. Field, 91 This is more than an obituary, it is a tribute to a fiercely, independent 91 year old daughter, sister, mother, aunt, cousin and great friend to all who knew her. My mother, Marcia Ann Root Field, who in the early morning hours of April 21, 2025, took her last breaths here at home with only me by her side. My mother’s life brought her full circle, back to the area she and many others referred to as “East Towanda”. She was born on October 3, 1933 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA to Levern & Grace Root. Marcia attended a two-room school in East Towanda and graduated from Towanda Valley Joint High School with the class of 1951. During her senior year, she was part of the O.J.T. program, being assigned to the Northern PA Power Co. (which is now known as Penelec), where her father worked. She held this job until 1960, when she resigned her position due to her oldest child being on the way. She married Leon E. Field of LeRaysville, PA on October 15, 1955. Together they raised three wonderful children, Kathryn Grace, Randy Levern and Jeffrey Leon Field. From 1960 to 1968 she enjoyed being a stay-at-home mother to her children. During that time she not only looked after her own children, but the Saxon children as well, when needed. In 1968 she went back to work part-time, as a typesetter for the Sullivan Review and the Daily Review. In 1977 she began her employ with the Towanda Area School District, with her first position as the secretary for the Title I Remedial Reading Program. She spent the last eleven years, proudly serving as the secretary to the Superintendent of the school district. During her tenure with the district, she coordinated the ever popular Leisure Interest Program. That program provided classes taught by community members, for community members to expand their outside interests. In 1979 she became the treasurer for the Towanda School Employees Federal Credit Union, a position she held well into her 80’s. A post she thoroughly enjoyed, because she was all about serving others. Marcia’s main goal in life (always with God’s help) was to be a good daughter, a good friend, a good wife and mother. In my opinion, she accomplished all of the above, with grace. As a family they enjoyed many camping trips to Nascar races, the great New York State Fair in Syracuse, NY and watching the horse pulls at the Bloomsburg Fair. We also enjoyed playing very spirited card or board games, always with many laughs! Believe it or not, Marcia used to love riding her motorcycle (moped) to work. She was a HUGE Mickey Mouse fan, a league bowler, a life-long knitter (right up until the end), and she would work crossword puzzles to keep her mind and hands busy. At her home on Plank Road there were many family pets. The last was Scooter, beloved dog of Randy and everyone who got to know him. Scooter predeceased Marcia by six days and will be laid to rest with her. Marcia is survived by: her beloved daughter (with whom she resided) Kathryn of East Towanda, her bother & sister-in-law, Quinn & Donna Root of Summerfield, FL, daughter-in-law, Theresa Field of Towanda, granddaughters, Carey & Kim, great-grandchildren Alexis & Madison, Arenza & Adrian, sister-in-laws; Lillian Rockefeller Lake of Endwell, NY and Donna Field of Owego, NY and several “very special” nieces and nephews, as well as, her son “from another mother” Rich & Linda Hollenback of IL. I cannot forget to mention the “special friends” she had in her life, who loved her dearly; Laura Pape, KY, Linda Palmer, Karen Phillips, Bob & Clara May and Lydia Borst, all of PA, and her pen-pal, Marge Holland, of W. Virginia. I used to tell my mother all the time how fortunate she was to have so many great friends throughout her lifetime. If you were one of those people I would love to hear how she impacted your life, or a special story you have to tell. Send to me at 853 Leisure Dr, Towanda, PA 18848. Marcia was predeceased by some very important people in her life; her father Levern Root (1982), her mother Grace Spencer Root (1985), her husband Leon (2011) and her much missed sons, Jeffrey (2017) and Randy (2020). Also there were many friends that went before her and with each death; it must have been very hard on her. I would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Timothy Hoffman and staff, the Med Surge staff at Memorial Hospital, the short-term rehab staff at the Troy Community Hospital and Guthrie Hospice for their wonderful care throughout my mother’s life. As per my mother’s request there will be no calling hours. Burial and committal services will be at the convenience of the family at a later date. Memorials may be sent to Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, PA 18850 or to the Animal Care Sanctuary, P.O. Box A, East Smithfield, PA 18817 in Marcia’s memory. Memories and condolences may be expressed by visiting www.bowenfuneralhomes.com.

Marcia R. Field

October 3, 1933 - April 21, 2025

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October 3, 1933 - April 21, 2025

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