Margaret E. Shaner

June 15, 1935 - January 2, 2020

Margaret E. Shaner, 84, of Muncy, died Wednesday, January 2, 2020, at AristaCare of Loyalsock. Born June 15, 1935 in Muncy, she was the daughter of the late Guy L. and Loretta A. (Crosley) Hall. She married Carl Oscar Shaner, and together they celebrated 56 years of marriage before his passing. Margaret was a 1953 graduate of Hughesville High School. She worked for the former E. Keeler Company upon graduating from high school through the early 70’s when she became a stay at home mom, and devoted house wife. Margaret loved gardening, taking long walks, volunteering at various organizations, playing with her grandchildren, and spending time with her family. Margaret was an active volunteer for the American Cancer Society, American Red Cross Blood Services and various other events, enjoying the company of others. She was also an active member of the Moreland Community Church. Margaret is survived by her son Carl L. of Unityville and his wife Cindy DeWire Shaner; three grandsons, Cameron, Conner, and Chase; a sister, Jeanette (Cecil) Casner of Williamsport; and a brother, Lee (Carol) Hall of Hughesville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Carl Oscar; a brother, Charlie Hall; and an infant daughter, Carla Shaner. Friends and relatives will be received on Wednesday, January 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, 557 E. Water Street, Hughesville. Funeral services will held on Thursday, January 9, 2020, at 11 a.m. at the Moreland Community Church, 1300 Church Drive, Muncy, with Pastor Harry Harter officiating. Immediately following the church service a reception will be held at the Lairdsville Community Volunteer Fire Company Social Hall. Memorial contributions in Margaret’s name may be made to the Moreland Community Church, 1300 Church Drive, Muncy. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.mccarythomas.com.