Florence E. €Œsparky” (Garman) Markley

Florence E. “Sparky” Markley, age 78, of Altoona, died Sunday afternoon, at her residence.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Lemuel Paul and Sarah (Ogden) Garman.  Florence was married to the late Eugene Teufel and then the late M.Dean Markley.  Surviving are daughters:  Stephanie (Bill) Sheehan and Patti (Bob) Harpster; a son, M. Dean (Rose) Markley; a sister, Margaret “Peggy” Arend; a brother, L. Paul Garmen; 9  grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death sisters:  Kay Teufel and Mary Quarello; a brother, Kin “Pete” Garman; and a great granddaughter, Ashley.  Florence graduate from Altoona Area High School in 1960.  She retired as a office manager from Professional Hearing Aid Center.  She attended First Grace Brethren Church and a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary Juniata VFW Post #8685.  She enjoyed going to the beach, jigsaw puzzles, visiting relatives in California, going to New York and going on cruises.  There will be no public viewing or funeral service.