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Vivian M. Plank, 92, of Plank Lane, Orbisonia, PA, died Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Valley View Haven, Belleville, PA.
Born September 12, 1933 at Reedsville, PA, she was a daughter of the late J. Franklin and Stella (Krotzer) Koch. She was united in marriage to John C. Plank on November 18, 1950. Mr. Plank preceded in death on April 4, 1984.
She is survived by one son, John W. Plank and wife Mary of Plank Lane, Orbisonia, one granddaughter, Heather Runshaw and husband Rodney and one great grandson, Dylan Greenawalt. She was preceded in death by one sister, Pearl Clugston and one brother, George Koch.
Mrs. Plank was a member of Valley Point Church of the Brethren, Blacklog Valley Road, Orbisonia, PA. She was also a life member of the Orbisonia-Rockhill Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary.
Over the years she was employed at various sewing factories in the area.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Sunday, March 22, 2026 at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, 565 Ridgley St., Orbisonia, PA with Rev. Ramon Morgan officiating. Interment will be made at Haven Rest Memorial Park, Shirleysburg, PA. Friends may call at the funeral home 6 - 8 PM on Saturday and one hour prior to the service on Sunday.
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