Obituary published December 14th, 2008
Posted By klotzgal on December 19, 2008
- Margaret Jane (Peg) Gallagher
OBITUARY FOR Margaret Jane (Peg) Gallagher Klotz) (nee
Margaret Jane (Peg) Gallagher, 85, of Brookhaven, Pa., passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, December 11, 2008, after a brief illness. Born on May 23, 1923, in Chester, Pa., she was the oldest daughter of Sara (Gray) and William Klotz. She graduated from Notre Dame Catholic Girls’ High School, Moylan, and, after taking courses at Sleeper’s Business College, she worked at Blueline Transfer Co. for several years before taking up her full-time occupation of caring so well for her family. She led an active life, which included biking, swimming, aerobics, bowling, kayaking, tap dancing and yoga. From 1990 to 2003 she competed and was a medalist in Masters’ Swim Meets and the Delaware County Senior Games. An avid sports fan, she was an enthusiastic supporter of several generations of family athletes in swimming, baseball, basketball and football. As well, she nurtured the musical and artistic talents of many family members. Her volunteer work included working with Meals on Wheels and a school lunch program.
A devout Catholic all of her life, she was a member of St. Robert’s and Our Lady of Charity parishes.She was pre-deceased by her husband, Francis B. Gallagher; by her father, mother, brothers Donald and William Klotz, sister Ruth Culley, and dear son William Gallagher. She is survived by sons Barney and wife Mary (Milmont Park, Pa.), John and wife Aetna (Wallingford, Pa.); daughters Fran and husband Ron Shuebrook (Guelph, Ont.), Kate (Parkside, Pa.), Ruth (West Chester, Pa.), Maggi Powell (Wheeling, WV), Eileen Nelson and husband Mike (Aston, Pa.); brothers Bob Klotz and Jack Klotz (both of Chester, Pa.), Jim Klotz (Troy, Pa.), and Paul Klotz (Schuylkillhaven, Pa.) She is also sadly missed by 18 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Calling hours will be on Wednesday, December 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at St. Katherine Drexel Church (formerly St. Robert’s) with the Funeral Mass beginning at 1:00 p.m.. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 1-800-822-6344.
Arrangements have been made by Bateman Funeral Home, Brookhaven.
Condolences may be offered at: www.batemanfuneralhome.com
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