Marcia Catherine Singer, age 60, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, October 7, 2006 at Heartland of Hillsboro.  She was born April 22, 1946 in Lafayette, Indiana the daughter of the late Henry and Catherine Faulkner Singer.  She graduated from Barbourville City High School in 1964, and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Union College graduating cum laude.  Marcia went on to receive her Master’s in Education from Union College in 1969 and later served as Alumni Association President.  She served the Lynchburg Clay School District for 35 years as a 1st grade teacher and High School Librarian.  She was a member of the Lynchburg United Methodist Church where she served on the Administrative Board, Pastor Parish Committee, Bible School Director, and was a member of the choir.  She is survived by two nieces, Kathleen (William Arthur) Stewart of Gainesville, Florida, and Deborah (Marc) Hanna of Wilbraham, Massachusetts; two great nieces, Rebecca Stewart of Gainesville, Florida, and Jessica Hanna of Wilbraham, Massachusetts; two great nephews, Ryan Stewart of Gainesville, Florida, and Justin Hanna of Wilbraham, Massachusetts; cousins Martha Torre-Tasso, Robert Singer and Nancy Singer all of New York, Donald Singer, Charles Singer and Helen Singer all of Toledo, Ohio, Keith Faulkner of Dallas, Texas, Linda Condit and Sally Hausburg of Houston, Texas, and Charles Faulkner of Fayetteville, Arkansas; and three aunts, Helen Singer of Camillus, New York, Genevieve Singer of Toledo, Ohio, and Nancy Faulkner of Fayetteville, Arkansas.  In addition to her parents she is preceded by a brother Donald Winston Singer in January of 1989.  Funeral services will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 12, 2006 at the Lynchburg United Methodist Church.  Pastor Bill Biza will officiate.  Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service at 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the church.  Burial will take place on Friday, October 13, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. in the Barbourville Cemetery in Barbourville, Kentucky.  Friends in Barbourville may call from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Knox Funeral Home Chapel, 325 Knox Street, Barbourville, Kentucky, 40906.  Donations may be made to the charity of choice, or the Catherine Faulkner Singer Scholarship Fund at Union College, 310 College Street, Barbourville, Kentucky, 40906.  The Davis-Turner Funeral Home, Lynchburg, Ohio, and the Knox Funeral Home, Barbourville, Kentucky are serving the family. 

John K. Singer
johnsinger@dejazzd.com
Sunday, October 08, 2006
09:10 AM

John K. & Shirley A. Singer 984 Cambridge Drive Manheim, PA 17545

The world got a little darker yesterday and those of us who knew Marcia lost a GREAT friend. I first met Marcia in 2002 on the internet while looking for information on the Singer family. I had no idea just how important that search would become in my life. Going along with Marcia on her quest throught cemeteries and Historical Societies was sometimes mind boggling, but filled with wonder at her ability to bring things together. I will spend more time at the Penryn Cemetery where our quest and connection started.....I know that I will now have partner on another level when i hit a brick wall or need help putting information in order. I know that when my time comes to move on that I will be greeted by Marcia and she will expect an accounting. My goal is to not dissapoint her. She has an eternity to visit with all the Singer Clan....Heaven just got a lot more interesting.

Shelly (Irwin) Kingsolver and Joyce Irwin
kingsolvers98@sbcglobal.net
Sunday, October 08, 2006
10:16 PM

9655 East Deadfall Road, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133

Life for Marcia was always about taking care of and seeing to someone else. Now she is reaping the divine reward of being so many things to so many people for so many years. God bless family and extended family one and all.

John Glaze
jglaze@hcf.com
Monday, October 09, 2006
09:31 AM

207 W Pleasant St Hillsboro, OH 45133

What a great gal Marcia was - always interested in so many things: travel and genealogy being the two we had most in common. She touched many lives during her years in Lynchburg and Highland County as evidenced by those who visited her and sat with her during the days at Heartland. While a sad time to see Marcia go, during the times I was there I saw her life celebrated as those present shared "Marcia stories" - had she been awake she would have enjoyed that time with all the friends surrounding her with so much love...a special time I will long remember.

Denise Wainscott
wainscott@unionky.edu
Monday, October 09, 2006
12:13 PM

Union College 310 College St. Barbourville, KY

Marcia will be missed by her Union College family of alumni and friends. She always contributed to her alma mater in whatever way she could. She served in various leadership roles with the alumni association, served on the Bulldog Travel advisory committee, provided funds for scholarships, and was a dear friend to many of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Don & Carolyn Hastings
chastings@dragonbbs.com
Monday, October 09, 2006
07:09 PM

PO 454 Lynchburg OH 45142

Marcia shared so much of herself with our family as well as with the community. We will be eternally thankful.

We always knew we would get the most possible from any trip we took with her. No grass would grow under our feet, and we would see everything we could see in a most efficient manner.

She taught me about geneology which took us on another interesting trip.

But I think the thing I probably respected her most for in all the times we were together, she didn't gossip about her students. Not an easy thing to do when you know so many intimate aspects of so many different people.

We will really miss all of her God given gifts she shared so generously.

Rev. Joe Beavon
rugbyjoeb@yahoo.com
Monday, October 09, 2006
07:43 PM

4521 Woodside Circle Old Hickory, TN 37138

classmates at Union College

Rosalie Smith
rshattie1@verizon.net
Monday, October 09, 2006
08:49 PM

Eagle Creek Nursing Center, 141 Spruce Lane West Union, OH 45693

Marcia was a very dear friend and will be missed. She was a great help to me with my genealogy research. My sympathy to all her family and friends. Sincerely, Rosalie Smith

Bill & Joyce Biza
bijobiza@aol.com
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
09:53 AM

Bill & Joyce Biza PO Box 403 Lynchburg, OH 45142

Dear Family and Friends of Marcia,

Joyce and I wish to convey our condolences to you in your time of sorrow. Marcia was a one of a kind person. She was kind and considerate, with a terrific sense of humor. Her love for God, her church, and her family and friends was transparent and obvious. She devoted her life to the education of young people; and demonstrated her love and concern for them by the, way that she interacted with them.

I observed at the time of the death of a popular student, how she consoled students that were terribly upset, by hugs, the wiping of their tears, and by praying with them at their request.

When she was diagnosed with cancer, I asked if she wanted me to visit from time to time. She said, "As long as you don't make a big deal of it." That's the way Marcia was, and we'll all miss her greatly until the time of the great reunion.

With love and prayers for all,

Bill & Joyce Biza

Christina Wilson
wilso-c@wb.k12.oh.us
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
06:39 PM

Marcia was my first grade teacher. She was also my high school librarian. I have many, many great memories from both experiences. I will never forget all of the stories and interesting experiences she shared with me during high school because I was her library aide. When I became a first grade teacher myself, Marcia offered to sort through her own first grade materials and give them to me. Unfortunately, I never made that date to pick them up. I truly wanted to come to the visitation and pay my respects, but will be out of town for work. My deepest condolences go out to Marica's family and friends, as she was a wonderful person. She will be missed.

April and Jared Harsha, Gavin and Mallory
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
12:25 AM

Bow Street East Greenwich, RI 02818

Marcia Singer was an astute, loyal, and focused person. We all knew her name was spelled M-a-r-C-I-A because she was often called "Mar-Cee-Uh" which, as a kid, I assumed meant she preferred strongly that her name not be misspelled "MarSHA". She was, after all, an incredibly meticulous person herself: sharp minded, with an incredible memory worthy of a “Smithsonian Historian” appointment. She exemplified making your own world interesting, pursuing things to the end of the investigation, being diligent and thorough, and helping others do the same. Given a task, Marcia saw her own way from the beginning to the end and you could rely on her to carry it all out. (Just look out if you differed in opinion on how things should ‘go‘, but, ther that could all be worked through with her wit and, if nothing else, debate definitely gets the troops moving!) Marcia showed many folks around her new ways to find intrigue in the world, including small things such as the unique gifts she always found for others, and her hosting of so many wide-eyed kids to England, and the like. It was through her sharing of interests, mysteries, and memories that she demonstrated her devotion and kinship. She was truly an example in this regard and my family and many others will miss her reliable and conscientious ways. I know I will think of her often when I need to be precise about something, or when doing a crossword puzzle, or planning an event, or looking at collections of unique items with their detailed stories behind each piece (she‘d remember every detail).

Marcia’s driven interest in family history was perhaps balanced by the fact that she had her own family of friends in the Lynchburg and Highland County community which others have mentioned on this site, and our comforting thoughts go to those who spent those many hours taking care of her, sending encouragement, and being there for her when she needed them most, even though she didn‘t want any fuss. - April Roush Harsha and family

Joni Minton
joni.minton@lynchclay.k12.oh.us
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
03:17 PM

Box 59 Lynchburg, Ohio 45142

A Teacher, Mentor, Colleague, and Friend Marcia meant so much to me. I visited her first grade classroom as I was preparing to become a teacher and then as a colleague as I began my career as a first grade teacher. It was a privilege to know someone so dedicated. Marcia was truly a role model. Over the years we worked together in different capacities for Lynchburg-Clay. There were many enjoyable times such as a trip to London chaperoning one of the junior classes. I will miss her so. It has been a blessing to know her.

Sara Rhoades
fairwindsc@comcast.net
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
06:43 PM

Marcia will be missed. She touched many lives and made a lot of people very happy. I admired her enthusiasm and "just do it" attitude, and her long career teaching others.

Pat Patton Roeller
flaglady94@sbcglobal.net
Thursday, October 12, 2006
07:27 AM

1215 Hidden Creek Dr Miamisburg, Ohio 45342

Marcia was a dear friend to my family. My mother worked with her at the school and they shared genealogy. Maracia was so helpful when I had my parents 40th wedding anniversary. We always laughed. That is what I will remember most about her is how much fun she was.

Dennis & Colleen Mount
c_mount56@hotmail.com
Thursday, October 12, 2006
07:29 AM

2714 Anderson Road Lynchburg, OH 45142

We are so sorry to not be able to attend the visitation and funeral service for Marcia, but our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. She was a wonderful lady, so full of life and gave so much to the school and the community. She will surely be missed.

Nikki Harter-Hammes
Thursday, October 12, 2006
12:14 PM

Miss Singer was an amazing person and teacher. When I was a library aide my senior year she helped me fill out college applications, and got me really excited to further my education. Throughout college she kept in touch and always had a helpful word. She will be missed. My prayers are with her family, and the many, many friends she left.

Denise Shaffer Minton
dminton2@cinci.rr.com
Friday, October 13, 2006
10:03 AM

1679 State Route 730 Wilmington, OH 45177

My deepest sympathy to Marcia's family and friends. I regret that i could not be at the visitation or funeral. Marcia was my son's first grade teacher, I also worked with her at the High School and attended the Methodist Church with her. She will be greatly missed.

Stephanie (Burns) Tuck
mommabear21@yahoo.com
Friday, October 13, 2006
11:35 AM

PO Box 762 Lynchburg, OH 45142

I will miss Miss Singer! She was a great first grade teacher and a wonderful woman. She would always stop and ask about me and my kids when i seen her in town. She will be greatly missed!

sherry
Sunday, October 15, 2006
08:52 AM

hillsboro

I am very sorry for the lost of Miss Singer, she was a great teacher and a wonderful person, She will be missed by alot of people and is loved by a lot more people. I will keep the family in my prayers during this rough time.

Farrah Crews
farrahc2002@msn.com
Saturday, October 21, 2006
12:19 AM

3228 Sharpsville Rd. Lynchburg, OH 45142

Miss Singer was such a wonderful person-I will never forget the fun I had going on the Lynchburg NHS Ski Trips in 2002 and 2003 with her! We spent a few dozen days putting together the album for the NHS to remember those days...such a fun person to be around! I will really miss her!

Marla Creamer
macreamer@woh.rr.com
Sunday, November 26, 2006
11:12 PM

1070 Old Springfield Pike; Xenia, OH 45385

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Marcia. Our days go back to the early 1970's when I taught Kindergarten at Lynchburg-Clay, and Marcia taught First Grade. Marcia was a wonderful mentor to me in my first years of teaching. I am so appreciative of the wealth of knowledge that she shared with me. She loved her students, and they loved her. She has nurtured several children during her years of teaching.

G.Ford
shadow51.kf@gmail.com
Monday, December 12, 2011
11:21 AM

USA

I am so sorry for your loss. May "the God of all comfort" (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) comfort and soothe your heart. His promises, found in the Holy Scriptures, can offer much hope. It assures us at John 5:28,29 that our loved ones will be remembered and brought back to life in the resurrection. Please allow God's Word to strengthen you and help you to endure this most difficult time.

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