MOUNT CARMEL - Margaret "Midge" May, 93 of 119 Chestnut Lane, passed away Wednesday morning, Nov. 21, 2018, at home.
She was born in Philadelphia, June 23, 1925, a daughter of the late John and Julia (Smith) McAndrew.
She attended the former St. Ignatius Grade School and was a graduate of the former Hubert Eicher High School, both of Centralia.
On Aug. 23, 1952, in the former St. Ignatius Church, Centralia, she married John J. "Sop" May, who preceded her in death, Nov. 26, 2010.
Midge was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, the Council of Catholic Women of the parish, the Centralia American Legion Auxiliary Post 608, Wilburton and the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU). She was an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan and enjoyed cooking for her family. Midge was also a former Centralia borough tax collector.
Surviving are her daughter, Deborah May Gownley and her husband, Ted, of Mount Carmel; two sons, John "Jack" May and his wife, Marilyn, of Reading, and Richard "Rick" May and his wife, Anne, of Lititz; six grandchildren, Anthony May, Julia Ferry, Marissa May, Mary Gownley, Jonathan May and Joseph Gownley; five great-grandchildren, Anthony May, Abe May, Hugo Ferry, Luca Morar and Aria Morar; cousins, nieces, nephews and their families.
Preceding her in death in addition to her parents and her husband, were a brother, Joseph McAndrew; and two sisters, Betty Kenneff and Mary Duni.
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MAY - Margaret "Midge" May, 93 of 119 Chestnut Lane, Mount Carmel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church with the Rev. Francis J. Karwacki, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Ignatius Cemetery, Centralia. A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, and from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Monday, in the Joseph J. Stutz, Inc. Funeral Home, 40 S. Market St., Mount Carmel. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Regional High School, 2001 Clinton Ave., Coal Township 17866. Joseph J. Stutz, Inc. Funeral Home, Mount Carmel, Joseph J. Stutz III, supervisor, is in charge of the arrangements. To leave a condolence for the family, please sign the guestbook at www.stutzfuneralhome.com.
Published in The News Item on Nov. 23, 2018
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She was born in Philadelphia, June 23, 1925, a daughter of the late John and Julia (Smith) McAndrew.
She attended the former St. Ignatius Grade School and was a graduate of the former Hubert Eicher High School, both of Centralia.
On Aug. 23, 1952, in the former St. Ignatius Church, Centralia, she married John J. "Sop" May, who preceded her in death, Nov. 26, 2010.
Midge was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, the Council of Catholic Women of the parish, the Centralia American Legion Auxiliary Post 608, Wilburton and the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU). She was an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan and enjoyed cooking for her family. Midge was also a former Centralia borough tax collector.
Surviving are her daughter, Deborah May Gownley and her husband, Ted, of Mount Carmel; two sons, John "Jack" May and his wife, Marilyn, of Reading, and Richard "Rick" May and his wife, Anne, of Lititz; six grandchildren, Anthony May, Julia Ferry, Marissa May, Mary Gownley, Jonathan May and Joseph Gownley; five great-grandchildren, Anthony May, Abe May, Hugo Ferry, Luca Morar and Aria Morar; cousins, nieces, nephews and their families.
Preceding her in death in addition to her parents and her husband, were a brother, Joseph McAndrew; and two sisters, Betty Kenneff and Mary Duni.
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MAY - Margaret "Midge" May, 93 of 119 Chestnut Lane, Mount Carmel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church with the Rev. Francis J. Karwacki, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Ignatius Cemetery, Centralia. A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, and from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Monday, in the Joseph J. Stutz, Inc. Funeral Home, 40 S. Market St., Mount Carmel. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Regional High School, 2001 Clinton Ave., Coal Township 17866. Joseph J. Stutz, Inc. Funeral Home, Mount Carmel, Joseph J. Stutz III, supervisor, is in charge of the arrangements. To leave a condolence for the family, please sign the guestbook at www.stutzfuneralhome.com.
Published in The News Item on Nov. 23, 2018
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MOUNT CARMEL - Margaret "Midge" May, 93 of 119 Chestnut Lane, passed away Wednesday morning, Nov. 21, 2018, at home.
She was born in Philadelphia, June 23, 1925, a daughter of the late John and Julia (Smith) McAndrew.
She attended the former St. Ignatius Grade School and was a graduate of the former Hubert Eicher High School, both of Centralia.
On Aug. 23, 1952, in the former St. Ignatius Church, Centralia, she married John J. "Sop" May, who preceded her in death, Nov. 26, 2010.
Midge was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, the Council of Catholic Women of the parish, the Centralia American Legion Auxiliary Post 608, Wilburton and the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU). She was an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan and enjoyed cooking for her family. Midge was also a former Centralia borough tax collector.
Surviving are her daughter, Deborah May Gownley and her husband, Ted, of Mount Carmel; two sons, John "Jack" May and his wife, Marilyn, of Reading, and Richard "Rick" May and his wife, Anne, of Lititz; six grandchildren, Anthony May, Julia Ferry, Marissa May, Mary Gownley, Jonathan May and Joseph Gownley; five great-grandchildren, Anthony May, Abe May, Hugo Ferry, Luca Morar and Aria Morar; cousins, nieces, nephews and their families.
Preceding her in death in addition to her parents and her husband, were a brother, Joseph McAndrew; and two sisters, Betty Kenneff and Mary Duni.
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MAY - Margaret "Midge" May, 93 of 119 Chestnut Lane, Mount Carmel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church with the Rev. Francis J. Karwacki, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Ignatius Cemetery, Centralia. A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, and from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Monday, in the Joseph J. Stutz, Inc. Funeral Home, 40 S. Market St., Mount Carmel. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Regional High School, 2001 Clinton Ave., Coal Township 17866. Joseph J. Stutz, Inc. Funeral Home, Mount Carmel, Joseph J. Stutz III, supervisor, is in charge of the arrangements. To leave a condolence for the family, please sign the guestbook at www.stutzfuneralhome.com.
Published in The News Item on Nov. 23, 2018
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She was born in Philadelphia, June 23, 1925, a daughter of the late John and Julia (Smith) McAndrew.
She attended the former St. Ignatius Grade School and was a graduate of the former Hubert Eicher High School, both of Centralia.
On Aug. 23, 1952, in the former St. Ignatius Church, Centralia, she married John J. "Sop" May, who preceded her in death, Nov. 26, 2010.
Midge was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, the Council of Catholic Women of the parish, the Centralia American Legion Auxiliary Post 608, Wilburton and the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU). She was an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan and enjoyed cooking for her family. Midge was also a former Centralia borough tax collector.
Surviving are her daughter, Deborah May Gownley and her husband, Ted, of Mount Carmel; two sons, John "Jack" May and his wife, Marilyn, of Reading, and Richard "Rick" May and his wife, Anne, of Lititz; six grandchildren, Anthony May, Julia Ferry, Marissa May, Mary Gownley, Jonathan May and Joseph Gownley; five great-grandchildren, Anthony May, Abe May, Hugo Ferry, Luca Morar and Aria Morar; cousins, nieces, nephews and their families.
Preceding her in death in addition to her parents and her husband, were a brother, Joseph McAndrew; and two sisters, Betty Kenneff and Mary Duni.
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MAY - Margaret "Midge" May, 93 of 119 Chestnut Lane, Mount Carmel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church with the Rev. Francis J. Karwacki, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Ignatius Cemetery, Centralia. A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, and from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Monday, in the Joseph J. Stutz, Inc. Funeral Home, 40 S. Market St., Mount Carmel. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Regional High School, 2001 Clinton Ave., Coal Township 17866. Joseph J. Stutz, Inc. Funeral Home, Mount Carmel, Joseph J. Stutz III, supervisor, is in charge of the arrangements. To leave a condolence for the family, please sign the guestbook at www.stutzfuneralhome.com.
Published in The News Item on Nov. 23, 2018
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