Margaret O'Donnell
February 27, 2015
Margaret J. O’Donnell, 106, of Allentown, died in her home on Friday, February 27, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was the last surviving member of the Fina family, one of the first Italian families to settle in Allentown. Margaret was the devoted wife of Hugh J. O’Donnell, Sr. for 59 years until his death in 1993. She was a proud graduate of the Sacred Heart Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1929, and was their oldest living alumnae. Mrs. O’Donnell was a parishioner at the Cathedral Church of St. Catharine of Siena since 1934. Survivors: Three children: Sylvianne Prorok, wife of the late Dr. J.J. Prorok; Kathy, wife of Dr. Brendan J. O’Brien; and Dr. Hugh J. O’Donnell, husband of Mary Lou O’Donnell. She was lovingly known as “Nana” by her 15 grandchildren and “Super Nana” by her 22 great-grandchildren. Services: Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 7th in the Cathedral Church of St. Catharine of Siena, 18th & Turner Sts., Allentown, is preceded by a visitation from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Cathedral. Interment is private. Arrangements Robert C. Weir Funeral Home, Allentown. WeirFuneral.com Donations: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John Vianney Regional School, 210 N. 18th St., Allentown, PA 18104.
Margaret J. O’Donnell, 106, of Allentown, died in her home on Friday, February 27, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was the last surviving member of the Fina family, one of the first Italian families to settle in Allentown. Margaret... View Obituary & Service Information