Marilyn J. Householder, 90, of New Brighton, passed away on February 12th, 2025 in Heritage Valley Beaver.

She was born on November 9th, 1934 in the home where she lived the majority of her life on Oak Hill, the daughter of the late Clyde and Mary (Saker) Balderson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two sisters, Naomi (Roger) Corl and Olive (William) Gillespie. Marilyn is survived by her beloved husband of nearly 70 years, Merle ‘Bill’ William Householder, her children, Edward (Rebecca) Householder and Diane (Kenneth) Herrmann; grandchildren: Kristi (Anthony) Colangelo, Kelsey (George) Hankewycz, Eric (Megan) Herrmann, Kyle (Rachel) Householder and Jennifer (Nathan) Davis; as well as her great-grandchildren, Morgan and Reagan Colangelo and Savanna, Lincoln and Genevieve Hankewycz.

Marilyn was a graduate of New Brighton High School. She was an active member of Westminster United Presbyterian Church where she headed the Apple Dumpling Gang. She was a member of the New Brighton Planning Commission and Historical Society. As a member of the Planning Commission, Marilyn was instrumental in how the New Brighton Main Street looks today, when she and others fought and won against a proposal to turn the river side of 3rd Avenue into a freeway. Marilyn enjoyed sewing and baking for her family and loved ones.

In accordance with Marilyn’s wishes, she was cremated and a celebration of life service will be held at a later date. A private inurnment will take place at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park in Rochester. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Gabauer Funeral Homes.

The family would like to extend their deep thanks to the staff of Trinity Oaks Personal Care, Ellwood City and Heritage Valley, Beaver for their excellent support and care for Marilyn.