Margaret M. Andescavage

  Margaret Mary Andescavage, 102 of Pottsville, a resident of Providence for 10 years prior to residing at Schuylkill Center, died Sunday night at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

  She was born December 21, 1915 in Baltimore MD, a daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Meko Hurst.

  Margaret moved to Pottsville at the age of 10 and attended Pottsville Schools.

  Margaret was married to Albert Andescavage for 57 years before his death in February, 2003.

  Before her marriage, Margaret was employed as an inspector at the former Philips & Jones Shirt Factory, and was a saleswoman at the former Grace Shop both of Pottsville Prior to retiring.

  She was an active member of Trinity United Church of Christ Pottsville,  a former member of the Kiwanis and Elk Auxiliaries and Pottsville Seniors. Margaret volunteer for 25 years at ManorCare Health Services where she received the volunteer of the year award, and also volunteered Providence Place.

  In addition to her husband, Margaret was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Walter and Edward Hurst; a sister, Charlotte Kilgore; a niece, Jean Dilcher. Surviving are her sister-in-law Rose Marie Hurst, Pottsville; 5 nieces and nephews, Lois Lowthert, Marian Miller, Edward W. Hurst and his wife Gayle, Kenneth Hurst, and Edward R. Hurst; also great nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews.

  Services will be held Wednesday at 11AM from James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville with Pastor Greg Hafer officiating. A viewing will be held Wednesday from 10AM until the time of services at the funeral home. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions made to Trinity United Church of Christ 316 W. Market St., Pottsville PA, 17901. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven.

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