Marlene I. Sentkewitz

Marlene Irene Sentkewitz, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and meme, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital - Monroe Campus. She was 79 years old. Marlene was the wife to the late Steward E. Noble (passed in 1970) and Philip R. Sentkewitz (passed in 1999).

Born on January 31, 1946, Marlene touched the hearts of all who knew her with her genuine kindness and unwavering spirit. She was the daughter to the late Russell and Lillian (Frey) Heckman. A dedicated homemaker, Marlene took immense pride in her family and her home. Known affectionately as a "clean freak," she found comfort in maintaining a beautiful and pristine environment, often cleaning her house multiple times a day. Beyond her love for her home, Meme cherished the time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren, who were the pride and joy of her life. Her cooking skills were unmatched, and her family fondly remembers the delicious meals she prepared with love. Marlene enjoyed evenings filled with laughter and camaraderie, often playing bingo at Klecknersville on Tuesdays, Bushkill Township on Wednesdays, Plainfield Township on Thursdays, and at the Wind Gap Fire Company on Fridays. A heartfelt thank you goes out to her Bingo Buddies who provided transportation to and from Bingo and made the evening's more enjoyable. She also loved watching shows on the Game Show Network and indulging in the humorous antics of "Two and a Half Men."

Marlene is survived by her children, Connie L. Finkbeiner (Gregory) of Saylorsburg, Sandy Mayorak (Robert) of Nazareth, Valerie Noble (Craig Woolley) of Wind Gap; grandchildren: Jessica Woolley, Sean Mayorak, Gretchen Finkbeiner; brothers, Eddie Heckman, Ronnie Heckman, and Terry Heckman. as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Dorothea Blakeslee, Dorothy Koach, Loretta Setzer, Manfred Heckman, Marty Heckman, Bobby Heckman. Her love and spirit will remain in the hearts of those who were fortunate to know her.

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the GEORGE G. BENSING FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 2165 Community Drive - Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives are invited to a viewing on Tuesday morning from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 AM in the funeral home. Interment will take place privately at the convenience of the family. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at: bensingfuneralhome.net. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Marlene's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1818 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103.