Obituary of Marjorie Erskine Cummings

Marjorie Erskine Cummings, age 92, of Mansfield, PA, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at her home. She was born on December 1, 1927 in Hartford, CT, a daughter of Harold C. and Margaret (Bell) Erskine. Marjorie was the wife of the late David T. Cummings who passed away on February 10, 2015. She was a graduate of Penn State University Class of 1949, and was an avid Penn State fan. After graduation, she was an elementary school teacher. She also was an active member of both the Mansfield First Presbyterian Church, and the Mansfield Chapter of PEO. Marjorie was a sister in the Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity, and later served as an Advisor to the Mansfield University Chapter, and was a Province President. She volunteered in many ways, including the Band Parents Association, Cub Scouts, Mansfield Community Theater, and Arnot Ogden Hospital. Her most important role, however, was loving and supporting her children and grandchildren as they grew up in her adopted hometown. Marjorie is survived by her sons, David (Donna) Cummings of Mansfield, and James (Miriam) Cummings of Mansfield; four grandchildren, Lindsey, Anita (Paul) Shade, Patrick (Kayla), and Carl Cummings; three great grandchildren, Isaac and Elias Shade, and Harper Cummings. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a sister Jean Nolan. A private graveside service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Partners In Progress 332 S. Main St. Mansfield PA, 16933; Mansfield Free Public Library 71 N. Main St. Mansfield, PA; Guthrie Hospice 421 Tomahawk Rd. Towanda, PA 18848, or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. Services are under the direction of Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc 637 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA.