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Margaret Misal Obituary

LANCASTER Margaret M. (Lake) Misal, 80, formerly of Columbia and Wrightsville, died Wednesday at the Susquehanna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy illness. Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lila Lowe Misal. She retired on disability from the former Tinyetts Co. in Columbia. Margaret was a member of the Marietta Community Chapel and enjoyed playing cards and wordsearch. She is survived by her sons, Scott Lake, Jr. and his wife, Lisa, York; Terry D. Lake and his ex wife, Linda (Mellinger), Winterstown; Barry E. Lake and his wife, Cindy (Kline) Bittersville; John W. Lake and his wife, Karen (Smith) Wrightsville; 12 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; brother, Charles "Bay" Misal Jr. Columbia. She was preceded in death by her brothers, William "Bill" Misal, Gordon "Duke" Misal and Scott's longtime girlfriend the late Beverly (Friese) Beck. Funeral services will be held from the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc. 519 Walnut St. Columbia, on Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dan Althouse, officiating. Interment in Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may view at the funeral home on Friday one hour prior to the service. Kindly omit flowers. Contributions to the Marietta Community Chapel, 1125 River Road, Marietta PA 17547, in Margaret's memory would be deeply appreciated.

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Published by York Daily Record on Mar. 29, 2012.

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Mashelle Graham

April 7, 2012

gone but never forgotten i miss you like crazy

Debra Lake

March 29, 2012

I am so sorry for all of our loses. I love my family very much. Aunt Marg had always been a sweetheart. And now she is blessed to go home. No more pain, no more drama and no more tears. Thank you Lord. May u rest in piece. We will c u soon.

Harold & Ruthie Winemiller

March 29, 2012

Harold & I send our sympathy & prayers to your family. May you feel the peace of God that Marg is now at rest. God Bless all of you.

Tiffany (Burkins) Smeal

March 29, 2012

You are one of the strongest women i know! You had a way about you that noone got away with anything! You were funny in your own way and i loved that about you! Im sorry i haven't been around for awhile but your happy now i love you n have fun up there<3

Dot Webster

March 29, 2012

so sorry to hear of Marg's passing. I enjoyed talking with her over the years when I would deliver her Avon orders! I know she is now with the Lord .Thanking God that she accepted Him as her personal Saviour and is now at rest in heaven with Him! My sympathy goes out to the family @ this time.

Dwayne Snell

March 29, 2012

My Condolences to the family

Lisa Lake

March 29, 2012

i will miss you very much. we have become so close. you got your wish mom, scott and i married. i know you are finally at peace . i love you

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