Marsha A. Dinsmore

Marsha A. Dinsmore, 64, of 109 Scotland Street, Dagus Mines, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family, after a brief illness.

She was born September 9, 1957, in St. Marys, daughter of the late James “Lefty” and Bertha Visneski Meyer. Marsha was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class of 1975. She was employed for 45 years at Metal Powder Products Washington Street Division and MJ’s Mini Mart in Kersey, where her co-workers meant a lot to her.

On July 30, 1976, in the St. Boniface Church, Marsha married Mark S. Dinsmore, who survives.

She is also survived by two daughters: Michelle Dinsmore of Mechanicsburg and Jessica Dinsmore of Kersey; her son, Eric Dinsmore of Dagus Mines; three grandchildren: Riley Dinsmore (Austin Wehler), Jagger Dinsmore, and Lexie Dinsmore; one great-grandchild, Kade Dinsmore; three sisters: Lorraine Holjencin of Kersey; Bonnie Meyer of St. Marys; and Pam Secco (Paul) of St. Marys; and by many nieces and nephews, including Melanie Meyer, with whom she had a special bond.

In addition to her parents, Marsha was preceded in death by two nieces: Jamie Holjencin and Bobbi Jo Secco; her sisters-in-law: Roberta Swanson, Susan Ginther, and Beverly Weyent; and by her brother-in-law, Jack Holjencin.

Marsha was a member of the St. Boniface Church. She enjoyed cooking, going to the casino, playing Bingo, and playing cards with her sisters and family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 28, 2022, at 11:00 AM, with the Rev. Ross Miceli, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the St. Boniface Cemetery.

Visitation will be held in the St. Boniface Church Gathering Space on Monday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of Mass.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Stackpole Hall Foundation, 44 South St. Marys Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 or to Penn Highlands Community Nurses, 757 Johnsonburg Road, Suite 200, St. Marys, PA 15857.