Marvin Herman

Marvin P. Herman, 60, Clarks Summit, died Saturday in the VNA Hospice Unit at Geisinger Community Medical Center. His wife of 38 years is the former Paula Reimer. Born Sept. 16, 1954, in Wisconsin Rapids, son of the late Clarence and Catherine (Livernash) Herman, he lived in Clarks Summit since 2002, having moved from Oklahoma, and formerly lived in Powell, Tenn., and Madison, Wis.He was a 1972 graduate of Assumption High School, Wisconsin Rapids, and received a Bachelor of Science in accounting from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He was employed at Maid-Rite Steak Co., Dunmore, as project manager. His professional career was in the food industry, primarily in accounting. He moved to the Scranton area to work for Advance Food Co. (Montage Food) as plant manager. He formerly was employed by Oscar Mayer Food Co.He was a member of Our Lady of the Snows Parish, Clarks Summit.An avid craftsman, he enjoyed woodworking, and especially enjoyed making wooden Christmas ornaments. He enjoyed the great outdoors, gardening, wildlife watching and photography. The family would like to express its sincere appreciation to Dr. Lisa Robertson, Dr. Michael Kondash and their associates, the staff at Mountain View Care Center, VNA Hospice and Geisinger Community Medical Center for the dedicated care given to Marvin.Also surviving are a sister, Jeannine Brockman, Wisconsin Rapids; two brothers, James and wife, Pam, Waunakee, Wis.; and Michael and wife, Nancy, Wisconsin Rapids; nieces and nephews.A celebration of Marvin's life will be Wednesday. The family will receive friends from 3 to 6 p.m. at Jennings-Calvey Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., 111 Colburn Ave., Clarks Summit. A blessing service will be at 6 by Monsignor James J. McGarry. Entombment will be private in Wisconsin. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.