Margaret (Osifat) Palmer

Margaret Palmer, 91, of West Hazleton, passed away Sunday evening at her home.

            Born in Audenried, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Cholar) Osifat.

            She was a member of St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church, McAdoo.

            Prior to retiring, she was employed for 38 years at Tung Sol and Wagner Electric, of Weatherly.

            Margaret was devoted to the Blessed Mother, for 30 years she enjoyed making Rosary Beads and giving them to people all around the world. She also loved gardening and spending time with her family. 

            Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were her husband William Palmer; son William Brian Palmer; grandson Eric John DeAngelo; brothers Joseph and John Osifat; and sisters Rita Calavini, Julia Stratchko and Irene Fagan.

            Surviving, are her daughter Christine DeAngelo and husband Lawrence of Drums; Granddaughter Jessica DeAngelo of Drums; sister Mary Ann Scarpati and husband James of Kline Twp.; brother-in-law Paul Fagan of Hazle Twp.; and nieces and nephews also survive.

            Her funeral will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. from the Damiano Funeral Home Inc., Blaine and Cleveland Sts., McAdoo.  Rev Gregory Hosler will celebrate the Divine Liturgy with Office of Christian Burial in St. Michael’s B.C. Church, McAdoo, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.

           A calling hour will be held Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home.  

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