Person:Margaret Witts (2)

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Margaret Catherine Witts
b.17 Nov 1921 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
d.29 Dec 2003 Washington City, District Of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
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m. 3 Feb 1918
  1. Dorothy Viola Witts1918 - 2002
  2. Margaret Catherine Witts1921 - 2003
  3. Mary Elizabeth Witts1924 - 1985
  4. Anna May Witts1926 - 1991
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m. 7 Nov 1942
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Facts and Events
Name[1][2][3] Margaret Catherine Witts
Gender Female
Birth[1][2][5] 17 Nov 1921 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Baptism? 25 Nov 1921 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Residence[1] 1930 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Marriage 7 Nov 1942 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United Statesto John Marlyn Hoopes
Occupation? Housewife
Death[4][2] 29 Dec 2003 Washington City, District Of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Funeral? 10 Jan 2004 Woodlyn, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United StatesSt. Matthew Lutheran Church,
Other[2] PennsylvaniaSSN issued
Religion? Baptised & married at St. Andrews English Evangelical Lutheran Churh (6th & Ritner St.s Phila./

Obituary: Margaret Catherine Hoopes, 82, longtime resident of Ridley Park, PA,died in Washington, DC, December 29, 2003 after a short illness. Born at her parents' home in Philadelphia, PA, on November 17, 1921 she was the second of five daughters of the late George & Margaret C. Witts. Her sisters were Dorothy Viola, Mary Elizabeth, Anna May, and Ethel Claire. Marge was a life-long member of St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, in South Philadelphia. There, she was christened, confirmed, and married to John M. Hoopes. She served as President of the Women's Monthly Guide for many years, and participated in church life until its closing several years ago.

Marge also volunteered with the Red Cross as a "Gray Lady" teaching arts and crafts to wounded servicemen at the Philadelphia Naval Hospital during the Viet Nam war years. Gardening, arts & crafts, playing cards, dancing, singing and bowling were among the variety of Marge's interests. Many of her crocheted afghans adorn family members' homes. Marge was renowned in the family for never forgetting to send a card for any occasion or just to say "Hi." While a member of the Ridley Township Bowling League, Marge achieved the distinction of entering the National 600 Bowling Club of the WIBC in 1973. In later years she joined the Schoolhouse Senior Center in Folsom, where she made many friends while enjoying various activities and volunteering her time to assist with the Meals on Wheels program. She is survived by one daughter, Margaret K. Mateer, wife of Allison E. Mateer, Millersville, PA; and two sons, John R. Hoopes, husband of Barbara C. Hoopes, Elkton, MD; and James A. Hoopes, Washington, DC. She is also survived by a sister, Ethel C. Strobbe, Cottageville, WV; 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three of her sisters, Dorothy Roth, Mary Rambo, and Ann Cutts.

References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census. (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2002;)
    Database online. Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2128; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 189; Image: 582.0.

    Record for George Witts

  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index. (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2010;)
    Database online. Number: 194-12-1742; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951.

    Record for Margaret C. Hoopes

  3. ↑ Ancestry.com. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Marriage Index, 1885-1951. (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2011;)
    Database online.

    Record for John M Hoopes

  4. ↑ Washington, DC , Department of Health, Death Certificate.
  5. ↑ Margaret was born at her parents' home on Watt St. in Philadelphia, PA.
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