Marlene Thomas

Marlene Spicher “Spike” Thomas, 84, of Coudersport, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, with her loving family by her side.  Born in Williamsport, PA, to Herman W. Spicher and Florence H. Miller, Marlene lived a life grounded in faith, creativity, generosity, and dedication to her family and friends.

She is survived by her son, James (Linda) Thomas, Jr.; daughters, Traci-Beth (Marc) Budd and Candice (Giusy) Thomas; and four cherished grandchildren: Madison, Brielle, Isabella, and Matteo.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Dory.  Marlene’s legacy lives on in the lives she has touched through her creativity, intelligence, resilience, and quiet strength.

A celebration of Marlene’s life will be held in her honor at a later date.  

The family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to the Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association, PO Box 651, Coudersport, PA 16915; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or God’s Country Ministries, 1237 East Second Street, Coudersport, PA 16915, in support of the Heavenly Brightness Schools in Haiti, organizations close to Marlene’s heart.

Marlene’s warmth, humor, talents, and sticky buns will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Marlene entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Marlene, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.