Marlene Joanne "Marley Jo" West Lantz, 75, of Ghent Hill, PA went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 19, 2015. Born November 5, 1939 in Towanda, PA, she was the daughter of Elvin David and Vivian Mae West. She attended school at Allentown Bible College and graduated from Athens Area High School in 1957. On April 11, 1959, she married Duane Thomas Lantz at the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Sayre, PA. They shared 39 years and raised six children together before his passing in 1998. In addition to being a full-time mother, she was employed at the Triangle Shore Store and Shores' Short Stop before pursuing a career in real estate. Marlene's fervent love of God propelled her into many avenues of service within the churches she attended. For nearly 30 years, she served the Lord at the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Sayre. Later, she and Tom helped build the Ghent Gospel Chapel. She frequently sang, played the piano, taught Sunday School, and on occasion was the preacher. She was an avid reader, particularly of the Bible. Her favorite verse was Isaiah 41:10: "Fear thou not; for I am with thee; be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." She loved a good story. Often, she would create adventures for her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling, visiting such places as Italy, Jamaica, Florida, the Bahamas and the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Marlene is survived by her six children, Vivian Lantz of Ghent Hill, PA, Thomas (Joyce) Lantz of Gettysburg, PA, Vonita (Mark) Chaisson of Clearwater, FL, Kenneth (Sue) Lantz of Barton, NY, Dennis (Christy) Lantz of Warren Center, PA, and Wendy Lantz of Ghent Hill, PA; nine grandchildren, Scott Lantz, Regina Mckenzie, Janel Lantz, Taylor Chaisson, Logan Kithcart, Breanna Lantz, Kody Lantz, Thomas Chaisson, and Kevin Fessenden; two great-grandchildren, Gabrielle and Zyia Mckenzie. Other survivors include brothers Kenneth (Debra) West, David (Jeannie) West, sister Carol West, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, Marlene was predeceased by husbands Duane Thomas Lantz and David Bailey; her mother Rev. Edna M. West; and her special aunt and uncle, Reva and Clinton Estes. Friends and family may call on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 from 10am-11am at the Pilgrim Holiness Church, 607 South Wilbur Avenue, Sayre, PA with Rev. Gordon Kincaid officiating. Funeral Services will follow at the church at 11am. Burial will be in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, PA.