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Margaret Simko Obituary
LAFLIN — Margaret M. Simko, 73, of Laflin, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020, at Timber Ridge Health Care Center, where she had been a resident for one year.
Born Jan. 18, 1947, in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Emeline McAfee McHale. Margaret was a 1964 graduate of Hanover Area High School. Upon graduation, she began a long career in banking. She was employed by First Eastern Bank, which became PNC Bank, First Federal Bank, and Landmark Community Bank, from where she retired in 2012.
Margaret was preceded in death by her sister, Rosemary Hassel, and an infant twin brother. Margaret is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, James; her daughter, Karen Egidio, and her husband, Frank, of Plains Township; son, Stephen Simko, and his wife, Danielle, of Laflin; grandchildren, Maria Egidio, Robbie McHugh, Stephen and Grace Simko; one great-grandchild, Hazel McHugh; sisters, Helen Zimmerman, of Longmont, Colo., and Patricia Forand, of Maynard, Mass.; nieces and nephews.
Due to the COVID-19 virus, a private memorial service will be held at a later date, at the convenience of the family.
Arrangement by Yeosock Funeral Home, Plains.
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Memories and Condolences
for Margaret Simko
April 30, 2020
Jim, Karen, and Steve,
I was sorry to hear of Maggie's passing. My friend who also knew her expressed it best - What a nice gal. She certainly was that and more.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Judy and Dave McAfee
Joe Williams
April 18, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of Maggie's passing. In 1966, I began working on the night shift at the First Eastern Bank Operations Center where Maggie worked days processing checks. Occasionally on really busy days, the day shift would work late and our paths crossed. Maggie was kind enough to spend some time showing me her job thus helping me understand how my job fit into the overall picture. We were never close friends but fifty years later I still remember what a nice person she was. Maggie was a real beauty outside and inside. My condolences to her family
Donna Balut
April 12, 2020
My sincerest sympathy on your Mothers passing.
April 11, 2020
Condolences.
Rita
April 10, 2020
Steve,Karen and Jim we are sorry for your loss. Maggie was a very nice person. We enjoyed seeing her at family events. ❤
April 10, 2020
TO Margaret's Family:
Our family met Margaret at TR. Our Mom is a resident there as well. Margaret was a very warm and nice person. She always had a smile and a hello.
I am sorry for your loss.
Bob B.
April 10, 2020
Dear Jim,Karen and Steven, I'm so sorry for your loss. Maggie was a Beautiful Lady and a caring person. Cherish your memories of Maggie for they will help you though this difficult time. Heaven is Blessed with a new Angel. God Bless all of you.
Love,
Joyce Spinucci
April 10, 2020
Karen and family, so sorry for your loss.
Carmen and Kimberly Pitarra
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