Marlene A Jacoby

Marlene A. (Ser) Jacoby 49, of Girard, passed away Monday September 24, 2012 unexpectedly at her residence.  She was born November 1, 1962 in Sharon, PA., the daughter of Julius Joseph II and Margy Robinson Ser. She was formerly employed at Colonial Industrial Products in Austintown and Dunkin Donuts in Weathersfield Twp. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Girard and a Social member of the IFH in Girard, where she was a member of the bocce team.  Marlene was a 1980 graduate of Sharon High School.  She had also attended Penn State Shenango Valley Campus. At Sharon High School and Penn State, Marlene excelled in basketball and softball.  Marlene was a avid Oakland Raiders fan.  Surviving is her loving sister, Marcena (Tom) Cimoric of Farrell, PA.; brothers, John (Cheryl) Ser of Sharon, PA.; and Raymond (Joyce) Ser of Hermitage, PA. She is also survived by her nephew-godson, Thomas J. Cimoric and his fiance Olivia, of Gibsonton, FL.; nephews Nickalis Cimoric of Farrell, PA.; Jason Ser (Bobbi), and Raymond Ser Jr., both of Hermitage PA.; nieces; Shelly Ser of Sharon, PA; and Missy Wheaton of Reynolds PA.  She leaves several great-nieces and great-nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband of fifteen years, James Jacoby who passed away in 2009, her father, Julius (Joe) Ser II; and in-laws, Richard and Doris Jacoby. Funeral Services will be held at Blackstone Funeral Home in Girard on Saturday September 29, 2012 at 10:30 am.  Family will receive relatives and friends on Friday from 4-7 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Girard City Cemetery. The family request that memorial contributions be made to the First Christian Church 140 E. Broadway Ave. Girard, Ohio 44420. Visit www.blackstonefuneralhome.com to view this obituary and send condolences to the Jacoby family.