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Margaret L.
McDonnell, who celebrated her 90th birthday of
Christmas Day, passed away at her home on Sunday December, 26,
2010.She was the wife of the late Theodore A. McDonnell, who
passed away in 1976. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of
the late James B. and Mary L. Fritsch Becker.
Margaret was a
long-time member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. She
enjoyed volunteering at the Sacred Heart School for its Hot lunch
Program. She worked for Widder Brothers Silk Mill for 34 years and
subsequently at the Watt and Shand Department Store, retiring
after fifteen-plus years of dedicated service. She was a member of
the Pennsylvania Catholic Beneficial League, Saint Rita Council
#12.
Margaret loved
football and enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers.
She was a 1938
graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School.
Margaret was
preceded in death by her two loving sisters, Doris M. Baker in
1997 and Ruth E. Consylman in 2008. She is survived by a nephew
Jim Baker of Lancaster, son of the late Doris and Grover Baker;
Colleen Steckervetz of Lancaster, Kathleen Hinerdeer of Leola, and
Bill Consylman of Toney, AL, daughters and son of the late Ruth
and Kerwin Consylman and their respective families.
Friends will
be received at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 558 W.
Walnut St., Lancaster, PA 17603 on Monday, January 3, 2010 from
10-1030AM,with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at1030AM,
the Rev . Arokia Swamy Samson as Celebrant. Interment in St.
Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Memorial
contributions may be sent to Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic
Church. To send an online condolence, please visit:
SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
717-393-9661 |
