Marlin Ralph Tate

Marlin Ralph Tate, 85, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026, in the UPMC West Shore Hospital. He was born June 1, 1941, in Idaville, PA, to the late Ralph Ray and Emma (Shupp) Tate. He was the widower of Kathy (Peach) Tate who passed away in December of 2023.

Marlin was a York Springs High School graduate class of 1959 and proudly served for the United States Navy. He worked for Carlisle Productions, Harrisburg Auto Auction, and retired after 35 ½ years with Amp Inc. In his spare time, Marlin enjoyed hunting, putting puzzles together, watching baseball and ice hockey, traveling, and investing.

Surviving is his brothers, Ronald Tate (Connie) of Carlisle, Stanley Tate (Deb) of York Springs, and Randy Tate (Deb) of East Berlin; sister, Bonnie Wolf (Brad) of York Springs; brother-in-law, Lee Eppley of Mechanicsburg; six nieces and six nephews; and numerous great nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Marlin was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Tate; and sisters, Mildred Darr and Betty Eppley.

Graveside Services will be held Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, 60 Indiantown Gap Rd, Annville, PA 17003. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Chapel Pointe at Carlisle Benevolent Fund, 770 Hanover Street, Carlisle PA 17013.