Obituary of Marlyn M. Whyte
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Marlyn M. Whyte, 90, a resident of Chandler Hall in Newtown, PA and formerly of Jenkintown, PA died on December 21, 2025.
Born on May 16, 1935 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Anna E. (Sterling) Romano.
Marlyn was a 1952 graduate of Lincoln High School. A dedicated lifelong learner and caregiver, she earned her nursing degree from the Thomas Jefferson School of Nursing and later received her Master's degree from St. Joseph's University. She served as a nurse and educator at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for many years until her retirement in 1990.
Marlyn was the beloved wife of the late Hugh Whyte, whom she married in 1983; he preceded her in death in 1984. She will be remembered for her devotion to family and friends, her volunteer work at Rydal Park and her love of animals, especially the neighborhood cats she cared for.
She is survived by her sisters, Geraldine Colletti and Anna Mae Lennon; nine nieces and nephews; and 12 great-nieces and great-nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation on Monday, January 5, 2026 from 10:00 until her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, Abington Presbyterian Church, 1082 Old York Road, Abington. Interment will be in Lawnview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA, 19 East Ridge Pike, Conshohocken PA 19428.
montgomerycountyspca.org/donate