Margaret Z. (Zerby) Tremel

Tremel, Margaret Z., 99, formerly of Central City, died January 3, 2019.  Born August 2, 1919, the daughter of Charles E. and Clara J. (Fleming) Zerby.  Preceded in death by parents; beloved husband, Robert E.; brother, Robert J.; and son-in-law, Andrew J. Medva.  Survived by daughter, Margaret Ann Medva; beloved grandchildren, Drew (Rebecca) Medva; Jaime (Gregg) Evans; and Kyle Medva; great-grandchildren, Tristan, Isabella and Cora Margaret Medva and Seth Evans; sister, Joetta McLaughlin; sister-in-law, Natalie Zerby; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Margaret was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Buckstown, where she taught Sunday School for many years and served multiple times as council president.  She was a member of WELCA, Order of the Eastern Star and Central City Senior Citizens.  Margaret was a graduate of Juniata College and spent her career teaching home economics and kindergarten in the Shade-Central City School District.  She loved church activities, sewing, reading, playing bridge, traveling and being with her family.  Her favorite place to visit on a yearly basis was Cook Forest, PA.  Family will receive friends on Saturday, January 12, from 10:30 a.m. until time of Memorial Service at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, The Rev. Felicia Swartz, officiating.  Private committal, Richland Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may make donations to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 6872 Lincoln Hwy, Stoystown, PA 15563, in Margaret’s memory.  www.mulcahyfuneralhome.com.

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