Marlin W. Sala of Gilbertsville

Marlin W. Sala, 87, of Gilbertsville, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018, at Pennsburg Manor.

Marlin was born in Thomas Mills, PA, on July 11, 1931, to the late George Sala and Annie Pearl (Thomas) Sala.

He was a graduate of Conemaugh Township High School and Goshen College. He earned his master’s at Penn State University.

During the Korean War, he served in the Federal Government’s IW program for conscientious objectors at Harrisburg State Hospital.

He was a guidance Counselor in the Phoenixville Area School District for 33 years.

He was a longtime member of Boyertown Mennonite Church, serving as a lay preacher, treasurer, Sunday school teacher, superintendent and elder.

A descendant of members of the Soap Hollow School of furniture makers, he was an avid woodworker and provided toys and home décor for his church’s annual bazaar.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Joan Elaine (Hershberger) Sala. His sons, Ronald, husband of Rebecca (Ames) Sala of Stamford, CT. and Gregory Sala of Gilbertsville. Marlin is predeceased by his brother Raymond and his wife Romaine (Stahl) Sala.

Funeral Services will be held at Boyertown Mennonite Church, 275 Mill St. Boyertown, PA. on Saturday October 20, 2018 at 11:00 AM.

Family and friends may call Friday from 6:00 to 9:00 PM and on Saturday from 10:00 to 10:45 AM at the church.

Interment will be in Boyertown Mennonite Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the church.

Arrangements by the Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home, Inc. 111 North Reading Ave. Boyertown, PA. 19512.

Online condolences may be made at www. lwottfuneralhome.com