Marvel June Crocka, age 95, passed away August 19, 2024, in Palm Harbor, FL.

She was born July 28, 1929, in Williamson, New York to the late Michael and Mary Jane Faas. She was the third out of nine children and the first child not to be born blind. After high school, Marvel worked as a switch board operator for the local phone company. She married Duane in 1949 and then moved to Connecticut in 1952.

During her years in Connecticut, Marvel worked as a teacher's assistant. When Duane started building houses, she managed the business for him until they moved to Vero Beach, Florida in 1990.

Marvel was a member of Pathway Church. She was also a lifelong and avid knitter. Most newborns in the family were welcomed with one of her beautiful baby blankets and other items. In addition, Marvel volunteered at the local hospital for over 20 years into her nineties, which brought her much joy to help others.

Survivors include her children, Lynn Crocka; grandchildren, Matthew (Elizabeth) Scheidel, Joseph Scheidel, Alaya Crocka, and Rebaya Crocka; great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Litke; sisters, Dian (Barry) Auerbach, and Phyllis Clark; sister-in-law, Carol Faas and brother-in-law, Edward Lasky.

She was predeceased by her husband, Duane Crocka; son, Michael Crocka; daughter, Debra Scheidel; siblings, Paul Faas, Philip Faas, Dale Faas, Ronnie Faas, Elaine Collier, and Nada Lasky.

A Service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Cox-Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory, 1950 20th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960. The family will be present to greet friends prior to the service at 10:00 a.m.