Margaret E Straub, age 85, formerly of Klingerstown, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Green Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Pottsville.

She was born on Wednesday, August 16, 1939, in Lavelle, a daughter of the late William Carl and the late Mabel (Kehler) Carl.

She was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Klingerstown.

Margaret loved gardening, cooking, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Her husband, Roy R Straub passed away in 2013. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Straub and by eleven siblings.

She is survived by a son, Bill (Sue) Straub of Valley View; two daughters, Cindy L (George) Fry of Klingerstown and Julie Weaver of Harrisburg; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a great great grandson; sister, Carol Schaeffer of Tremont; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Klingerstown, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Pat Wirick officiating.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Wednesday at the church.

Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery, Klingerstown.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .