Marlene F. (Pitcher) Smithers, a lifelong Somerville resident, died on December 6, 2024, she was 82. Marlene was born on January 26, 1942 in Somerville and lived there for over 70 years. She is the daughter of the late Marion (Logan) Pitcher and Russell Pitcher. Marlene was the sister to the late Adrienne (Tootsie) Gowen, the late Marion (Terry) Lett, the late Gail Pacifico and survived by Russellyne Robbins.

Marlene was a dedicated mother to Melanie F. Smithers and is survived by her daughter Marnie F.  Smithers and grand-daughter, Chanel Powers. Marlene was predeceased by her grandson, Michael John Smithers.

She was a successful business owner of Marlene F. Smithers Insurance Agency, Inc on Broadway Somerville for over 25 years and sat on the zoning board for the City of Somerville, the Condominium Review board along with the Somerville Lion's club and was a commercial and residential property owner.

A graveside service will be held for Marlene at Oak Grove Cemetery, 230 Playstead Road, Medford on Tuesday afternoon, December 10th at 1:30PM. Relatives and friends invited to attend and are asked to meet inside the main gate by 1:15PM.