Margaret C. Giordano, 88, of Lancaster, PA passed away on November 16, 2010 at Misericordia Convalescent Home in York, PA.  She was born in Lancaster to the late Henry A. and E. Margaret (Beilman) Horn.

Margaret is survived by her children: Sr. Mary Paul Giordano, DM of Newfield, NJ, Dr. Thomas H. Giordano of Las Cruces, NM, James A. Giordano Jr. and Margaret T. wife of Robert Sultzbach, Lancaster, PA, Mary C. wife of Matthew Selway of Willow Street, PA, and Theresa A. wife of Thomas Hauck of Lancaster, PA.  Surviving in addition to her children are 8 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Mrs. Giordano was married to the late James A. Giordano, who died in 1983.  Margaret met her husband, James, at a USO dance at Indiantown Gap on his last day in the service in January 1946.  They were married June 22, 1946.

Margaret was formerly employed at Ricker & Kreider Real Estate, bookkeeper at Kay News Agency, and Hagers Dept Store before her marriage.

Having been a Girl Scout leader for 40 years, she received the St. Anne Award.  She was past president of Dominican Monastery Auxiliary.  Margaret was a 1940 graduate of Sacred Heart Academy and past president of their Alumni. She was District Deputy and held all offices of Court Queen of Peace #1023 of Catholic Daughters of the Americas.  She was part of the 3 ^rd Order of the Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy.  She sang in Choir at St. Anne's Church, St. Joseph's Church, and was part of the Liederkranz Chorus from 1970 to 2005.  Margaret's memberships included: Lancaster Forest Fire Crew, Council of Catholic Women of the Harrisburg Diocese, and International Federation of Catholic Alumni.  Her volunteer work included:  Bingo Caller at St. Joseph Hospital Day Care Center and St. Anne's Home and a volunteer at Birthright for over 20 years. She was a Red Cross volunteer at St. Joseph Hospital during WWII.  Margaret took in 3 babies from Birthright until they were adopted through Catholic Charities.  Margaret also had several foster children, and several Fresh Air Children.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, November 20, 2010 at 11AM at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 929 N. Duke St., Lancaster, PA with Rev. John D. Schmalhofer and Rev. Norman C. Hohenwarter as Celebrants.  A viewing will be held at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 414 E. King St., Lancaster from 9-10:30AM Saturday.  Interment will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery on New Holland Ave., Lancaster.  Please omit flowers.  Memorials in Margaret's memory may be sent to St. Anne's Memorial Fund 929 N. Duke St., Lancaster, PA 17602.  For online condolences, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 717-393-9661.