Margaret Maher
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Tuesday September 6th 2011 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
Services:
Funeral Mass
Wednesday September 7th 2011 at 10:30 am
St. Christopher Catholic Church
1420 Grandview Avenue
Columbus
, Ohio 43212
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Obituary
Margaret Maher, died on Saturday September 3, 2011 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Retired Executive Assistant to the CEO of the Industrial Commission of Ohio & BWC Founder Columbus Sweet Adelines, Inc., Member & Bass of "The Ableaires Quartet" award winning ladies barbershop group performing in Columbus and New York City, Member "Buckeye Belles" of SPEBQSUSA, Lead Singing Role at the Hartman Theater's Presentation of "The Student Prince." Former Member of The Columbus Corale Society, Founder Columbus Mother of Twins’ Club 1960 "Ohio Mother Of The Year." Co-Founder & Honorary Life Time Member Columbus Rock & Mineral Society, Co-Founder Andre Croti Cancer Ray Co-Founder Columbus Cancer Clinic, Co-Founder Wazoo Gift Shop at The Columbus Zoo, Co-Founder Columbus CCL, Food Editor "Community Cuisine" for Upper Arlington News & Tri Village News, Member, Past Historian, & Past Publicity Director Gourmet Society of The Central Ohio Restaurant Association, 3 Year, Chairman American Cancer Crusade, Honorary Life Time Member Daughters of Erin, Charter Member of St. Christopher Church, Past Recreation Coordinator of St. Christopher Church, Founder Cub Scout Troop of St. Christopher Church, Past Member Our Lady of Victory Church, Volunteer The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Charter Member COSI, General Chairman COSI’s Night at Scioto Downs, Former Member & Publicity Chairman "Project Hope", Charter Member Women in Military Service Memorial at Washington, DC, Past Publicity Chairman & Historian Columbus Navy Wives’ Association, USO Volunteer, Past Board Member Buckeye Boy's Ranch, Member OSU Women’s Service Board at OSU Hospital. Member OSU Mothers Women’s Club, Member Franklin Park Observatory. Member Perkins Observatory. Margaret is preceded in death by parents, George Antonio Sarris and Agnes Moran Sarris, husband, Robert M. Maher, brother, James Sarris, and aunt, Mary Jean Gallagher, who raised her. She is survived by children Mary Ann, Robert, George, Thomas, Michael and William, grandchildren Rob, Patrick, and Melissa, and great grandson, Jose. Friends may call TUESDAY at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE, 1177 W. Fifth Avenue, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m., WEDNESDAY at the St. Christopher Catholic Church, 1420 Grandview Avenue with the Rev. Msgr. John K. Cody as the Presider. Burial to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Lockbourne, Ohio. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.
Condolences for Margaret Maher
From : Anna Robinette
To : Family of Margaret Maher
Date: September 3rd 2011
So sorry for your loss, she was truelty a gift from God and will be sorely missed. Just remember she is in a better place with no pain or injustice.....
I felt very close to her even though I didnt even meet her...she will be missed by me too..
Best wishes, you are all in my prayers...
Anna
From : Doris Oursler
To : family of Marge Maher
Date: September 5th 2011
Please accept my sympathies on the loss of Marge. My late parents, Bill and Ruth Oursler, were instrumental in the start of Sweet Adelines - my mom being a singer and costume expert and my dad being the initial director. I remember meeting the Mahers when I was a little girl. I had foot surgery, and your family loaned me a pair of crutches. Mr. Maher showed me a garage full of rocks and gave me several, helping me label them and telling me their history. I still have some. Very sweet people. It sounds as if your mom had so much love to give, and that should be a message to us all. Bless you in your time of sorrow. Doris Oursler
From : Tanya Hutchins
To : Family of Margaret Maher
Date: September 5th 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Hang in there. I wish I could be there with you. -T
From : Paul Shannon
To : The Children and Family of Bob and Marge Maher
Date: September 6th 2011
I have nothing but wonderful memories of your parents, especially during a period in the 1960s when I was an active member of the Singing Buckeyes and the Wayfarers quartet. At the invitation of your mother, our foursome, Barry Porter, Tom Ewald, the late Frank Martin and I visited and sang for your father just a few days before he died. Your mother was a great lady. You are justified to be extremely proud of both your parents.
From : Mike Morris
To : Mary Ann
Date: September 6th 2011
Greetings and condolence for the loss of your dear mother. In the late 60s thru 80s I always looked forward to seeing you and Margaret at Buckeye and JAD gatherings. I knew there was always a big hug from each of you. She would have loved my new quartet, "Sound House." Maybe you will get to hear us some day. You have always been a special lady in my heart. May God comfort you and yours.
In Christ's love,
Mike
From : Teri Sapp
To : Michael and Tom
Date: September 7th 2011
Guys, We am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this trying time. If there's anything we can do to help you through this time, please let us know. Teri Crossan, Steve Sawyer and Kathy DePaoli
From : Harold and Brenda Merz
To : Tom, Michael and family
Date: September 7th 2011
Tom and Michael: It was a joy to know your mother and the rest of your wonderful family. We knew you from the rock shop and Columbus Rock and Mineral Society. Our prayers are with you!
Harold and Brenda Merz
From : Carolyn
To : MaherM@contech-cpi.com
Date: September 8th 2011
Mary Ann, just wanted you to know that I was thinking of you. I'll never forget the lost feeling when we buried my Mom after her long bout with cancer. There's always some relief because you know they are not in pain anymore but then there's that awful sadness. You will wonder what to do with your time now, I know I did because I went to my Mom & Dad's house everyday after work for 2 yrs.
Hang in there and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
From : Judy
To : Tom
Date: September 8th 2011
It is very difficult to lose a love one. My Mother left when she was 56 and I still feel her letting all know that everything is heavenly. Even though I did not know your Mother, I do know, from the words you have spoken and this beautiful memorial, she will be loved forever.
From : Sue S
To : Bill
Date: September 11th 2011
Bill,
Your mom was such an accomplished woman! I cry for your loss too.