Mrs. Margaret McGarrity Wharton, 74, of Duryea, formerly of Jenkins Township, passed away Friday, September 5, 2014, in Highland Manor, Exeter.

Born in Taylor, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Sophie Lasky McGarrity Sr. She attended Jenkins Township Schools. She had previously work in the area garment industry and prior to her retirement, she was employed by Wesley Village, Jenkins Township.

She was proceeded in death by her sister, Rosemary Groom, who passed away on November 17, 1992.

Surviving are:
Brother, Thomas McGarrity Jr., of Wilkes-Barre
Niece and caregiver, Michelle Shimonis and her husband, Michael, of Duryea
Nieces and nephews
Great nieces and great nephews

The family would like to thank Dr. Radzwilka and the staff of Highland Manor for the excellent care that was given to Margaret.

Funeral will be held Monday, September 8, 2014, at 9:00 am from the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea with the Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 am in Holy Rosary Church, Duryea with the Rev. Andrew Sinnott officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Duryea. Friends may call Sunday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. To leave the family an online condolence, please visit the funeral homes website: www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

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