Obituaries

Margaret H. Edgar, 91, of Palmer Township, died Thursday, May 10, 2018 in St. Luke’s Hospice House.

Born November 1, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Fabian Louis and Gertrude (Baumert) Holler.  Her husband, David M. Edgar died in 2013.

In addition to being a full-time mother, Margaret worked for Smoke-Enders, Phillipsburg, NJ and for the Department of Welfare, Easton where she retired. She was actively involved in the community as a volunteer for many agencies including Radio for the Blind (RADPRIN), the Weller Center, the Red Cross, Easton Area Volunteer Association, Easton Hospital and Meals on Wheels.  She was a Cub Scout Den Mother and a member of the URW (You are Welcome) Club.  She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Bethlehem and a former member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Easton where she sang in the choir.
She was an extremely positive and pleasant person and was devoted to her family.  She enjoyed family gatherings, playing bridge, pinochle, scrabble, bowling, golf, playing piano/organ and bells with the church choir, painting, sewing/knitting/crewel work and many more along with community activities.  She will be remembered as a very gracious and caring person who, with her positive attitude, touched many lives.

Surviving are 5 sons, Dale Edgar and his wife, Patti of Allentown, Michael Edgar and his wife, Marge of Nazareth, Kenneth Edgar and his wife, Vanessa of Walnutport, Charles Edgar and his wife, Joyce of Allentown and John Edgar and his wife, Kitty of Bethlehem Township; 8 grandchildren, Bryan, Patrick, Michael, Nicole, Mark, Kathryn, Matthew and Kevin and 6 great grandchildren.  Her brother, John Holler died earlier.

Services will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.  A visitation will be held from 6 to 7:30 pm on Monday in the funeral home.  Interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org, the American Heart Association, www.heart.org or St. Luke’s Hospice House, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.