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Margaret Crossin Obituary

Margaret M. Crossin, 90, of Courtdale, died Saturday morning, Dec. 3, 2016, at Celtic in-patient unit, Wilkes-Barre, with family by her side.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Ella Sweeney Hopkins and was a graduate of St. Marys High School and Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. Margaret was a member of St. Ignatius Church, Kingston and was on Courtdale Borough Council for many years. She enjoyed crocheting, baking and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her beloved husband, Dr. James Crossin, in 1981 and four brothers, Joseph, John, Robert and Edward Hopkins.

Margaret is survived by six daughters, Mary Ellen Crossin, Courtdale; Kathryn Crossin, Berwick; Patrice Malys and her husband, Kenny, Luzerne; Susan Lilly and her husband Steve, Pasadena, Md.; Anne Vaccaro and her husband, Andrew, Montrose; Margaret P. Crossin, Courtdale; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Andrew Strish Funeral Home, 11 Wilson St., Larksville, with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:30 a.m. in St. Ignatius Church, 339 North Maple Ave., Kingston. The Rev. John J. Chmil, pastor, will officiate.

Burial will be in St. Marys Cemetery, Hanover Township.

Friends and relatives are invited to attend a viewing from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday and from 9:30 a.m. until time of service on Tuesday.

For additional information, visit www.strishfuneralhome.com.

Published by Citizens Voice from Dec. 4 to Dec. 5, 2016.
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Dear Patrice and family. So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories sustain and bring you joy during this difficult time.

Karen Borton

December 6, 2016

Mary Ellen,

I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers! Much Love!!

Regina Sutton

December 5, 2016

My deepest sympathy to all of you. So many fond memories of your mom. May she rest in peace.

Donna Andrzejewski-Brazinski

December 5, 2016

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