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Marguerite E. (Baker) Ryan, 89, of Duncansville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 18, 2025, in her home, surrounded by family. Marguerite was born Aug. 20, 1935, in Altoona, the daughter of Joseph and Ellen (Hatch) Baker. She married William Ryan of Altoona on Sept. 29, 1954, and they were happily married until Bill went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 11, 2007.
Marguerite loved her family and was extremely proud of her children, William Jr. (Angie) and Joseph (Audrey), both of Duncansville; as well as her grandchildren, Joshua and McKenzie Ryan; and her great-grandson, Bradley Ryan.
She is survived by her sister, Pauline (Baker) Rodgers, whom she loved dearly; as well as her nieces, Connie (Phillip) Smith and Mary Ellen (Larry) Everhart. She was also blessed with great-nieces and nephews: Adam, Alex, Daniel, Rachel and April.
Marguerite was a member of St. Patrick Church in Newry, where she sang in the choir for many years, eventually becoming the choir director. She was always a faithful Christian and lived a life that reflected her strong beliefs.
She truly loved animals and always had cats, dogs, horses and any stray that wandered in. She loved camping, singing and playing the guitar with friends and family, feeding the birds and in her younger days was quite the accomplished hunter.
Marguerite loved to have fun. She and her best friends would often make outrageously crazy gifts for one another; exchanging them on Christmas Eve in the St. Patrick's choir loft.
She had many friends that loved her, especially her dear friend Lorraine Knisely, who had her Heavenly Homecoming last April. They both loved music and are surely singing together with the angels right now.
Marguerite was dearly loved by her family as well as her many friends. She will be greatly missed.
Friends will be received from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg, where a Vigil service will be held. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at noon Friday, April 25, 2025, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Newry. Committal will be at Calvary Cemetery.
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