Margaret Salvatore, 97, of Clearfield died on Monday, June 29, 2015 at her home.

She was born on May 26, 1918 in Philipsburg, a daughter of the late Mike and Mary (Werba) Fetcenko.

Mrs. Salvatore was a homemaker who enjoyed raising her family, officially retiring from her duty less than a month ago. She also loved to garden, tend her flowers, sew and cook treats to share.
She was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Clearfield where she was involved with the United Methodist Women. She was also a member of the Auxiliary of the Clearfield American Legion and the Auxiliary of the Disabled American Veterans, DuBois.

She is survived by her husband, Paul L. Salvatore whom she wed November 8, 1947 in Philipsburg; three daughters, Sandra Absher and husband Bob of Girdwood, AK, Paula Rosen and husband Marc of Millers, MD and Debra Sayler and husband Bradley of Hagerstown, MD; four grandchildren, Jeremy Applegate, Benjamin Applegate and wife Ginger, Kristin Cornell and husband Christopher and Erica Sayler; two great grandchildren, Ethan Bubien and Shasa Applegate; two sisters, Mary Swansegar of Philipsburg and Irene Engel of OH; and two brothers, Larry and Raymond Fetcenko, both of OH. She is also survived by two special friends, Elva Fleisher and Marie Garito of Clearfield.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Thomas, George and Mitchel Fetcenko; and two sisters, Pauline Verost and Dorothy Fetcenko.

Mrs. Salvatore's family would also like to recognize the heart-felt care given by the nurses and aides of Clearfield Hospice and her other caregivers, including Janet Cowder, Mary Hurd and Melissa Taylor. Your kindness and support is truly appreciated.

Funeral services will be held at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield on Monday at 1:00 pm with Pastor George W. Solley officiating. Interment will follow in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

Friends will be received at the funeral home on Monday from 11 AM - 1 PM.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 1010 Dorey St., Clearfield or to Clearfield Foundation for Health - Hospice PO Box 992, Clearfield.