Margaret M. Clauser, Georgetown resident
Margaret M. Clauser, 97, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024.
Margaret was born Oct. 9, 1926, to Angela and Henry Solich in Kansas City, Mo., and later grew up in West New York, N.J.
In 1948, she married the love of her life, Joseph Clauser, and moved to Georgetown.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph P. Clauser; and her beloved border collie, Babe.
Margaret as everyone knew her, had two children, Angela Townsend (Clayton), with whom she lived, and Ronnie Clauser (Kathryn); three grandchildren, Nicholas Lank (Dottie), Aaron Townsend (Rebecca) and Sarah Jester (Seth); six great-grandchildren, Axl, Ella, Austin, Addison, Florence and Henry; sister-in-law, Maria Clatch (Hilary); niece, Lisa Hill (Anthony); and nephew, James Purcell III (Mai).
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 27, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 122 E. Pine St., Georgetown.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes memorial contributions to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 602, Georgetown, DE 19947; or Georgetown EMS, 406 N. Front St., Georgetown, DE 19947.
Online condolences are welcome for the family at shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com.
