Obituary of Margaret Gallagher-Gass

Margaret Mary "Peggy" Gallagher-Gass, age 64, of Tafton, PA died Thursday, August 14, 2014 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY. Mrs. Gallagher-Gass was born March 6, 1950 in Flushing, NY and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Ryan) Gallagher. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard in 2000. Peggy had earned B.S., M.A. and M.S. Degrees in dducation and special education. She was a retired teacher for the Diocese of Brooklyn, Department of Education, for whom she had worked for 35 years. She is survived by one sister: Eileen Gallagher of Queens, NY and one brother: Robert Gallagher of TX; brother-in-law, Gregory Gass; nephew, Eddie Bowes and family; niece, Jean Marie Resener and family; cousins, Deirdre Pelz and Ed Dzamba; dearest friends, Erin McLoughlin-Turner of Whitestone, NY; Deirdre & Tara Turner; godson and dearest friend, Shamus Turner. Calling hours will be Tuesday, August 19th from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm at Teeters' East Chapel, 505 Church St, Hawley, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 20th at 10 AM at BVM Queen Of Peace Roman Catholic Church, 314 Chestnut Ave, Hawley by Rev. Campbell. Burial will be in Mount St. Mary's Cemetery in Flushing, NY.