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Marybeth Odum 1931-2026

Mrs. Marybeth Odum, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 on the day of her 95th birthday.

Born February 19, 1931 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late I. Hershel and Ida Wahrer.

Mrs. Odum was a homemaker who enjoyed playing BINGO.

She is survived by daughter, Kathryn A. Odum of Waynesboro; grandchildren, Dawn Zarger and Shane Clevenger; great-grandchildren, Christopher Archer, Courtney Clevenger and Kayla Zarger; great-great-granddaughter, Alayna Archer; and step-great-great-grandchildren, Grayson, Kinsley and Grayson. She also leaves behind her son, John Odum of Israel along with his children and grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Odum was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Roger D. Odum who passed away January 20, 1988; and brother, Jim Wahrer.

Services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, Waynesboro, PA is handling the arrangements.  

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