Marjorie Butler Rawson, 84, of Galeton, PA died on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College.

Born April 1, 1939 in Blossburg, PA, she was the daughter of Clara N. (Hurlburt) Butler and William Butler. On August 8, 1959 she married Charles “Ed” Rawson who predeceased her on March 27, 2008. She was a graduate of Galeton High School.

Marge was a member and deacon of The First Presbyterian Church in Galeton and past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was President of the Goodyear Hose Company Auxiliary for many years, past member of Galeton BPW and was also a member of the Wellsboro Doll Club.

She enjoyed her family, friends, baking cakes, collecting dolls and going to lunch with her best friends.

Surviving are: her children, Scott Edward (Bobbi) Rawson of Port Matilda, PA, Lorie Lynne Hillyard (Dave House) of Troupsburg, NY, and Julie Lee (Bill) Jeffries of Galeton; grandchildren, Elaina (Greg) Payne of Scio, NY, Janelle (Todd Wilson) Rawson of Philipsburg, PA, Jaime (Jake) Bahr of State College, PA, Jeffrey Rawson of Port Matilda, PA, Brett (Danielle Rogers) Jeffries of Galeton, PA, and Nathan (Alyssa) Jeffries of Port Matilda, PA; great grandchildren, Thomas Surdam of Scio, NY and Jackson Wilson of Philipsburg, PA.

Also predeceasing her were her parents, a brother LeRoy Butler and a sister Joanne Chalmers.

Friends may call on Friday, June 30, 2023 from 9:30-11:30am at the First Presbyterian Church of Galeton. A Memorial Service will follow at 11:30am with the Rev. Sherry Elliott officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The First Presbyterian Church, Gale Hose Ambulance or Goodyear Hose Company, all in Galeton.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Galeton.