Obituary: Marion A. Porta of New Smyrna Beach

Aug. 25, 1923 - May 22, 2010

Marion A. Porta, age 86, of New Smyrna Beach, died Saturday, May 22, 2010 at her home.

Born in Beaver, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Porta came to this area in 1972 from Ft. Stewart, Georgia. She was a graduate of Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri, a member of Coronado Community United Methodist Church and a former longtime member of Smyrna Yacht Club. Mrs. Porta was a skilled bridge player, having attained a life master status, and was also an avid golfer.

Survivors include 2 sons, Steve and Scott, both of New Smyrna Beach; and 2 grand children, Stephanie of Orlando and Michael of Detroit, Michigan.

Memorial service will be 4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 5 at the Settle-Wilder New Smyrna Beach Chapel, with Pastor Desmond Strydom, Berean Bible Church, Edgewater, officiating. Memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Porta's name to Southeast Volusia YMCA, 148 W. Turgot Avenue, Edgewater, Florida 32132.