Marjorie M. Plath

Marjorie “Marge” Plath, 91, Toledo, passed away Monday July 29, 2024, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio after a brief illness.

Born on July 10, 1933, she was the daughter of Raleigh and Ruth Lowry. A proud lifelong resident of Toledo, she graduated from Libby High School in 1951. She married her high school sweetheart, Ralph Plath, on April 30, 1955, continuing as a bookkeeper at National Bank until they were blessed with the first of their three children.

 Marge was a member of St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Church, where she and Ralph were among the original members at its origin in 1957. She dearly loved her church and was a frequent volunteer in various areas of service and outreach.

 She loved to travel with family as well as friends, taking notes on her extensive travels throughout the US, including big trips out west. Shipshewana, the Smokey Mountains, Las Vegas, and Sunday drives along the Maumee River were some of her favorite destinations.

 Marge enjoyed shopping, playing bunco with friends, sewing club with extended family, and baking. One of the distinct and favorite memories of her children is that of waking on Saturdays to the wonderful smells of whatever she had just baked.

 She had a sweet and calming nature, doting on her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild. She was at her happiest when the family was all together in their home. One of her recent greatest joys was celebrating her 90th birthday with family and friends. She also had a quiet strength and firm resolve, giving guidance and direction, including recent banking instruction that brought levity to her children, that remained with her to the end.

 Marge is survived by her husband of 69 years, Ralph H. Plath; her children, Tim (Sue) Plath, Dan (Lani) Plath, and Lisa (Dennis) Dearth; eight grandchildren, Kathryn “Katie”, Kelly, and David (Lindsay) Plath, Stuart and Shauna Plath, and Hannah, Jacob, and Ethan Dearth; one great-grandchild, Olivia Plath.

 Earth has no sorrow that heaven can’t heal.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 8th, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home - Southwest Chapel at 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd. Toledo, OH 43614. A funeral service will be held the following day, Friday, August 9th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home - Southwest Chapel at 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd. Toledo, OH 43614.Marjorie will be laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Marjorie's honor.