Marlene R. (Zoss) Dermer

April 7, 1920 - Nov. 13, 2008

SOUTH BEND - Marlene Rose Dermer, 88, a lifetime resident of South Bend, IN, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2008, in St. Paul's Retirement Community. Born April 7, 1920, in South Bend, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Fannie Zoss.

On September 15, 1941, in South Bend, Marlene married Harry Dermer, who preceded her in death in 1990.

She is survived by one daughter, Helene E. Hartung of San Antonio, TX; one son, Steven C. (and the late Melissa) Dermer of Peoria, AZ; and one brother, Dr. A.O. (and the late Magda) Zoss of Maplewood, NJ. Four grandchildren also survive, Scott Dermer, Jennifer Dermer, Whitney (Dr. Stephen) Ramirez, William Hartung; and four great-grandchildren, Michael, Jake, Henry and Steve.

Mrs. Dermer retired from the former Milady Shop where she worked for over 20 years as a sales clerk. Mrs. Dermer was a lifetime member of Sinai Synagogue being the daughter of a founding member family. She was active in the Sinai Sisterhood. Known as her "family historian," she enjoyed playing Maj Jong and loved her family and friends. A voracious reader, she was a "Lady... a Real Lady," according to her daughter, and had such a positive attitude. Everyone who knew her will dearly miss Marlene.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today in Sinai Synagogue. Burial will follow at the Hebrew Orthodox Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Marlene's memory to the St. Joseph County Public Library, 304 S. Main St., South Bend, IN 46615. McGann Hay, Forest G. Hay Chapel, is assisting with arrangements.

Sources: Ancestry.com and FindAGrave.com

10/20/2025 EJS

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