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Margaret Clews Obituary
Margaret T. "Peg" Clews, 86, of Pottsville, died Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Barbara, in Shillington. She was born April 18, 1931, in Pottsville, daughter of the late Malachi and Mary Eagan Campion.
She was a 1949 graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School. She was employed by Dr. William Walters as a
medical receptionist for 26 years prior to retiring. Peg was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Clews, January 16, 2016; twin grandchildren, James and Patrick Brehony; a brother, Thomas Campion; a sister,
Elizabeth Kowalsky.
Surviving are two daughters, Barbara Brehony and her husband, Bill, Shillington; Karen Sabol and her husband, Greg, Frackville; sister-in-law, Janet Freeston, wife of John William, of West Lawn; 2 grandsons, William Brehony and his wife, Tina, and Michael Brehony; 3 great-grandchildren: Karleigh, Tyler and Savanah. Nieces and nephews; a lifelong friend, Mary Kelly, Hershey.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m.
Friday from St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.
Family and friends are invited to a viewing Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville, and Friday from 9:30-10:15 a.m. at the funeral home.
The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions made to St. Patrick Memorial Fund, 319
Mahantongo St., Pottsville PA, 17901, or Hillside SPCA, P.O. Box 233, Pottsville PA, 17901.
Interment will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.
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James Fidler
February 22, 2018
Dear Karen And Barb,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. She was so warm and friendly.I got to know her while visiting your dad in his final years here. Now they are together again, both in the arms of a loving and gracious Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. May this same Savior grant you comfort and peace. Yours in Christ, Pastor Jim Fidler.
Monica Natishak
February 21, 2018
Barbie and Karen,
Your mom was one of the best! As a preteen I fondly remember times at your house when she would allow Karen and I to make blanket huts on the clothesline in the yard, letting us use the basement to act out our rendition of The Mod Squad and generally she and your dad being so welcoming to the neighbor kids. As an adult, I enjoyed conversations after church with your mom and Aunt Betty. Your mom's laugh was priceless! I'm sorry for your loss but I know she is reunited with your dad, her mom and sister Betty and she is where we are all trying to get. Hugs to you. Monica Leonhardt Natishak
February 21, 2018
Dear Barb and Karen,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom, but I know she is happy being with your Dad again. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Doreen
February 21, 2018
Karen and Barb, Sorry to hear about your mother. I'm sure she will be missed.
Rae Ellen Gauntlett
Jeanne McIlwain
February 21, 2018
Dear Barb and Karen and families,
Peggy was a caring, kind and wonderful woman. She was such a devoted friend to my mother, they had so much fun together. I hope there are choirs, beaches and casinos in heaven for the bff's.
Sympathy and love, Jeanne
Cheryl Yeager
February 21, 2018
Karen,Barb and families,
So sorry about your Mom. She was such a kind and loving woman. She'll be missed by many. Your memories will keep her with you always. She's at peace now.
Love you
Cheryl
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