Marlene M. Corcoran, 71, of Plains Township, died Saturday morning, March 12, 2016 at her home.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Helen (Babkowski) Murray.

Marlene was a graduate of James M. Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre and was employed as seamstress in the area dress factories until her retirement.

She was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Church, Plains and the ILGWU.

She was preceded in death by her Brothers Edward, Ronald, and Leon Murray and Sister Dolores Shannon.

Surviving are her Husband of 50 years William J. Corcoran Sr., Son William Jr. and his wife Carol, Pittston, Brian and his wife Cathy, Plains and Daughter Charlene Adamchick, Plains; Grandchildren; Sean Corcoran and wife Laura, William Corcoran III, Danielle, Cheryl and Brett Corcoran; Great grandchildren Cameron, Brooklyn, Savannah and Charlotte Marley Corcoran and beloved dog Duncan.

Funeral will be held Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 9:00 am from the Corcoran Funeral Home, Inc. 20 South Main Street Plains, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 am in SS. Peter & Paul Church, 13 Hudson Road, Plains, with Father John C. Lambert, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be held in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Plains.

Family and friends may call Monday evening from 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home.