Marie R. Basehore, 100, of Cabot, PA, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Concordia Lutheran Ministries at Cabot.
She was born on December 30, 1924, in Harrisburg, PA, to the late Edgar and Eva (Reinert) Rohrer.
Marie graduated from John Harris High School in 1942. She then attended the Pennsylvania College for Women (now Chatham University), before deciding to serve her country by enlisting in the Navy, reaching the rank of Aerogropher’s Mate, Second Class. She was a longtime member of Meridian Presbyterian Church. Marie was an excellent cook and enjoyed baking pies, gardening, as well as spending time with her loving family.
Marie is survived by her four sons, Robert (Kathie) Basehore, Jr., Richard (Diane) Basehore, Gary (Sharon) Basehore, and Stephen Basehore; her daughter, Patricia Basehore; her nine grandchildren; as well as her six great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Marie was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Robert W. Basehore, Sr., whom she married on September 11, 1948, and who passed away on August 16, 2009; as well as by her brother, Edgar Rohrer.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Butler County Food Bank, 781 New Castle Road, Butler, PA 16001.
Family and Friends will be received from 10:00am to 12:00pm on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, PA 16001.
A Funeral Service will be held immediately after the visitation at 12:00pm on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, PA 16001, with Pastor Steve Franklin, of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, officiating.
A Military Service will then take place at Butler County Memorial Park, followed by a Committal Service.
All who knew Marie are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to her unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.