Margaret Ann Shemansik, 73, of Mahanoy City, passed away Sunday, Aug. 27, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville.

Margaret Ann was born Feb. 20, 1950, in Mahanoy City, a daughter of the late Carmela (Guida) and Joseph Shemansik.

Maggie was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, Mahanoy City.

Maggie graduated from Mahanoy Area High School, Class of 1967, and graduated from Schoeneman Beauty School.

She operated the Margaret Ann Shemansik Beauty Shop.

She was integral in operating the St. Mary's banquet facility and taught CCD classes.

She was a member of the West End Fire and Rescue Lady's Auxiliary; Mahanoy City PTA; Catholic Daughter; First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association; and Mahanoy City Women's Club. She was president of the Homecoming Committee for parades in Mahanoy City and loved to help Good American Fire Company with their events, and she was involved with many other community organizations.

Margaret Ann is survived by two brothers, Joseph Jr., husband of Gina Shemansik, of New Boston, and John, husband of Fran Shemansik, of Summit Hill, as well as nieces and nephews.

Office of Christian Burial and Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1, at St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, Mahanoy City, with the Rev. James Carroll officiating. Friends and family may call from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Byzantine Cemetery, Mahanoy City. Donations can be made to St. Mary's Byzantine Church, Mahanoy City.