David James "Jim" Markley of North East died Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Abbey Manor Assisted Living, Elkton. He was 73. He was born in Wilkinsburg, Pa., on December 22, 1942, he was the son of John P. and Elizabeth Markley, and husband and friend of Patricia M. Markley. Mr. Markley earned a BA and Master’s degree from Pennsylvania State University, where he concentrated on technical theatre, specializing in set and lighting design. He taught technical theater and design at Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y. for 36 years. He also designed many shows for dinner theatre, off-Broadway and regional theater. Mr. Markley retired in 2006 and moved to North East where he was an active member of the North East Methodist Church. For over 30 years, he enjoyed summer months at his River Ranch in Lake Luzerne, N.Y., where he worshipped at Luzerne Methodist Church and volunteered at the Luzerne Music Camp.
His passions were theater, trains, circus, reading and sharing his knowledge. He was a generous and gifted teacher and designer. He is survived by siblings, Isabelle Markley, Gerald P. Markley and Nancy Jean Pickering. Funeral arrangements are at the Crouch Funeral Home, P.A., 127 South Main Street, North East. There will be a viewing on Tuesday, June 28, from 2-4 p.m. and again from 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 29, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in North East Methodist Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Luzerne Music Center, P.O. Box 39, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846. Please specify for “The Lighting Fund.” Comments are closed.
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