PITMAN • Marlin E. Koppenhaver, 95, formerly of Sacramento, died March 15 at Green Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Pitman. He was born April 22, 1923, in Berrysburg, a son of the late Jonathan and Vera Hornberger Koppenhaver. He attended Berrysburg schools until 10th grade. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, attaining the rank of Tec 4, as an automobile mechanic and truck driver. As part of the European-African-Mid East Campaign, he was on Omaha Beach at the battle of Normandy. He was an auto mechanic for Klinger’s Chevrolet, Sacramento, until his retirement. He was a member of F&AM Valley Lodge No. 797, and served as Tyler for more than 35 years, the Harrisburg Consistory, Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Millersburg Forest, and a former member of the Pillow Fire Co. for more than 50 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Straub Koppenhaver. He is survived by a son, Richard Koppenhaver; and three grandchildren. Services were held March 23 at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home. Burial with military honors was in St. John’s Cemetery, Berrysburg. Contributions may be made to F&AM Valley Lodge No. 797, 1021 West Maple St., Valley View, PA 17983. To sign the online guest book, visit buffingtonreed.com
