Margaret Chalkan, 92, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Friday, August 16th, at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Margaret was born in Mahanoy City, PA on February 26, 1927, a daughter of the late Margaret (Klipola) and Albert Stankinas (Stinsky).

She was a member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City, PA 17948.

Margaret attended local Schools.

She had worked for the former Russell Williams Shirt Factory and the Mahanoy City Cigar Factory.

She was wife of the late John Chalkan who passed away in 1997.

Margaret is survived by a daughter, Carol Schott, of Frackville; two sons John, of Mahanoy City; Michael, of New Orleans; and by a sister, Sylvia Burke, of Mahanoy City.

two brothers, Thomas, of Kulpmont; Michael, of Shenandoah.

She is also survived by Nieces and nephews, 10 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild.

She is preceded in death by brothers Steven, Joseph, Albert and a sister Joanne Yanchulis.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Mahanoy City, PA, at 10 AM on Saturday, August 24th, with Rev. Kevin P. Gallagher officiating.

Friends may call Friday 6 to 8 PM at Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. and Saturday 9 AM at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish.

Interment at St. Mary's Byzantine Cemetery Mahanoy City, PA. Louis D.Truskowsky