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Lorna L. Marks, née Tantillo, passed away peacefully at her home in Edgewater, FL on Friday, January 15 after a long battle with cancer.  She was 96 years old.

Lorna was the beloved wife of the late John (Jack) T. Marks. They were married in 1954 in Blue, Arizona, a place close to both of their hearts.  Until Jack's death, Lorna and Jack made their home in Tucson.  For twenty years Lorna worked as a secretary at the University of Arizona, and loved interacting with the students.  She and Jack were big Wildcats fans.

Lorna was a bright and witty independent spirit.  She was widely read and had a range of interests: Native American art, turquoise jewelry, collecting Troll dolls and Silhouettes, to name a few.  She enjoyed her philanthropic work, especially volunteering at the Public Library.  For fun she liked to belly dance.

After Jack's death Lorna moved to Florida to be closer to family.  Until recently she enjoyed spending her Sunday mornings socializing and serving coffee at the local American Legion of Foreign Wars.  Lorna loved reading, cats and Frappuccinos.

Lorna is survived by her sister Gloria Moisan.  Predeceased by her brothers James (Jimmy) Tantillo, Willard (Willy) Tantillo, Joseph (Joe) Tantillo  and Donald (Donny) Tantillo and her sisters Frances (Franny) Benson and Barbara (Barbie) Stevens.  She is lovingly remembered by her friends, and her many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.