Margaret Anita Mchale

Margaret Anita McHale, age 75, formerly of Clarks Summit, passed away Saturday morning.  She was the widow of Arthur J. McHale, Jr., who died in 2014.

She was born in Hackensack, New Jersey, to the late William H. and Margaret K. Schnakenberg Clements.  She married her husband, Arthur, in 1963. Margaret was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, painting and any creative endeavor. She always had a quick smile and words of encouragement. Prior to retirement, she was the bookkeeper for her husband's business.

Predeceased by her son Arthur McHale III. She is survived by a daughter, Kathleen and her husband Robert James; grandchildren Christopher James, Tara McMullen and Casey Susnosky; great grandchildren Reyna and Scarlet Rose. A brother Henry Clements; a niece Candy McCouch and nephews William and Kevin Clements.

In addition to her husband and son, she was predeceased by her brother William Clements and her sister Gloria Clements.

Family and friends may call on Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State Street, Clarks Summit. A graveside service will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral Cemetery.