Marilyn I. Downey, 74, formerly of Van Buren homes and more recently of New Brighton, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016.Born November 23, 1941, in Elizabeth, she was a daughter of the late Melvin and Isabell Wakefield. Marilyn was a retiree of Westinghouse Electric in Vanport. She was a member of the White Shrine and the American Legion Post 580 Auxiliary in Monaca.Surviving are two sons, Jack Allen (Martha) Buck of Ashburn, VA, and Thomas Hiltz (Kim Hoffman) of New Brighton; seven grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Ted (Ruth) Wakefield of Hookstown, Bobby (Pam) Wakefield of Tappahannock, VA, and Joe Wakefield of Vanport; many nieces and nephews, and her best friend, Barb Hostetter.In addition to her parents Marilyn was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Squires and a sister-in-law, Jenny Wakefield.A private interment will be held in Grandview Cemetery, Beaver Falls. Arrangements were entrusted to Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.To share online condolences, get directions and other information, please visit simpsonfuneralhome.com.