Marlin Glenn Brindle, 76, of Mapleton passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Born October 6, 1950, in Huntingdon, son of the late Gerald F. and Sarah G. (Varner) Brindle. Mr. Brindle was united in marriage to Hope M. Parks on December 2, 1972, at the Grace Methodist Church in Mapleton. Mrs. Brindle survives at their home. In addition to his wife, Marlin is survived by daughter, Greta and husband George Sarra; son, Douglas and wife Heather Brindle; grandchildren, Marley, Andrew, Alec, and Colby; great-grandchildren, Silas, Abraham, Walter, Elsie, Charlotte, and McKendrie; siblings, Gerald Brindle, Pamela Low, and David Brindle. Marlin was a 1969 Graduate of Huntingdon Area High School, upon graduation Marlin proudly served his country for 24 years in the Pennsylvania National Guard, Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 28th Infantry Division, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. During his military career, he also worked for 6 years as a technician with the Department of Military Affairs, United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO). In 2013 Marlin retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, where he worked as a food service supervisor at Youth Forestry Camp #3. Marlin was of Protestant faith. He was a legionnaire member of the American Legion Post 322, where he proudly served as Post Adjutant for several years. He was also a member of Mount Union Lodge No. 688, F&AM, Above all, Marlin cherished spending time with his beloved family. He enjoyed cooking and baking for those he loved, especially making his delicious homemade fudge, pies, and his famous fried chicken. Marlin also loved playing bingo and taking day trips. Friends and Family are invited to the Mapleton American Legion Post 322 for a Memorial Farewell on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to Heath-Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 61 E. Shirley St., Mount Union, “Honored Provider of Veterans Funeral Care™.” Condolences may be made at AndersonFamilyFuneralHomes.com.