Margaret Christman
Margaret Isabelle Christman, 83, of Holmesville, died Jan. 8, 2010, at Glendora Care Center, Wooster, following a period of declining health.
Margaret was born Sept. 25, 1926, in Malaga, Monroe County, to the late Manford and Effie Blowers. She was a graduate of Beallsville High School and had worked as a seamstress at Apple Creek State Hospital, retiring after 17 years of service. She was a member of Holmesville United Methodist Church, and had been a 4-H adviser for several years. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, and crocheting.
Surviving are her husband, Melvin Christman, whom she married in 1952; sons, Marty (Robbin) Christman and Mitchel Christman, both of Wooster; four grandchildren, Ryan Christman, Mariah (Ryan) Leifheit, and Megan and Madeline Christman; two great-grandchildren; and brother, Gene Blowers of Lima.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Macy; brother, Wayne Blowers; and sisters, Melba Smithberger and Betty Geisey.
Services were held Jan. 11, 2010, at Murray Funeral Home, Fredericksburg, with Pastor Kenn Curren officiating. Burial was in Apple Creek Cemetery.
Condolences and tributes may be shared at www.Murray-Funeral-Home.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County, 2525 Back Orrville Rd., Wooster 44691.
