Marian L. May, 98, of Danville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, April 15, 2022, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born Aug. 26, 1923, in Shamokin, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Vastine) Williams.

Marian graduated from Shamokin High School in 1941.

She was married for 58 years to the late Richard K. May who preceded her in death on Jan. 20, 2002. They were married Aug. 20, 1943.

Marian was an exceptionally dedicated homemaker and took great pride in her role as a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed for her warm hospitality at family gatherings over the holidays and summertime corn roasts.

She was a member of St. Peter's United Methodist Church where she served in the choir.

Marian thoroughly enjoyed attending numerous Bible studies with her friends.

Marian's strong faith and her family were her foundation in life. She was a Proverbs 31 woman who was bold in her faith and had a great desire to live out her faith by raising all five of her children with Godly values and principles.

She is survived by four sons, R. Randolph May and his wife Karen of Danville, Pastor Carvel May and his wife Karen of Danville, Pastor Kim May and his wife Beverly of Liberty, Mo., and Todd W. May and his wife Shawn of Breesport, NY; and one daughter, Linda L. Schmidt and her husband Ronald of Danville. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Rodney, Ted and Donald Williams.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Marian's Life to be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at St. Peter's United Methodist Church, 426 Sunbury Road, Riverside, with Pastor Greg Molter officiating. Friends will be received from noon to 1:45 p.m. at the church.

The family will provide flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or the Danville Area Community Foundation Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund, 725 W. Front St., Berwick, PA 18603.

Arrangements are under the direction of Visneski Funeral Home, Inc 42 W. Mahoning St., Danville. www.visneski.com.