from the December 25, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle
Enfield, NH–Marla M. Schmanska, 42, died at her home December 19, 1996 following a brief illness. She was born in Ellensburg, WA, March 19, 1954, the daughter of William M. & Doreen (Jones) Phare. She was a former resident of FL and WA. She loved animals, fishing, gardening, and family.
There were no calling hours. Graveside services will be held in the spring in th Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield, NH.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to: The Upper Valley Humane Society, HC-63, Box 52-A, Lebanon, NH.
Survivors include: Husband, Carroll J. Schmanska, Enfield, NH; Mother, Doreen (Jones) Phare, Enfield, NH; Son, Troy Wamsley, White Salmon, WA; Son, Charlie Wamsley, Portland, OR; Brother, William Phare, Seattle, WA; Brother, Brian Phare, Henderson, NV; Brother, Edward Phare, Spokane, WA; several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by: Father, William M. Phare; Sister, Pamela Schaut, Died: 1996.
Arrangements by: Ricker Funeral Home, PO Box 549, 56 School Street, Lebanon, NH 03766.