Marlene J. Seward

Marlene J. Seward, 84, of Blandon, passed away on November 7, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Claude G. Seward. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John R. Hawkins, who passed away in 1996.

Born in Corry, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Hoffman and Jewel (Hasbrouck) Hoffman.

Marlene was a sales manager with Tupperware Home Party for 30 plus years.

She was an avid reader and enjoyed playing cards, sudoku, and a good game of Rummikub. She also loved baking and hand-feeding the squirrels at her back door. Most important to her was being with family.

In addition to her husband, Claude, she is survived by her children, Gail D. (Hawkins) Machemer, wife of Timothy Machemer; Dale J. Hawkins, husband of Kimberly Hawkins; and Elizabeth A. (Hawkins) Moylan, wife of Carina Lassy; and her stepchildren, Heather A. (Seward) Warden and Kathy A. (Seward) Dresh. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and her siblings, Kenneth Hoffman, Ann Bowden, Charlyne Hughes, and Rick Hoffman.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Maidencreek Church, 261 Main Street, Blandon, PA 19510.