Margaret M. Fidler

Margaret Mary (Sweeney) Fidler of Schuylkill Haven passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 20th, 2025. She was 89.

Born in Philadelphia to Edward Aloysius and Mary Rose (McPhillips) Sweeney on June 10th, 1935, Margaret was a 1953 graduate of John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School. Upon graduating, she moved to Schuylkill Haven, where she raised her family. She was a long-time employee of Boyer’s Food Market and an active member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church. Margaret will be remembered fondly for her laughter, food, and love of family.

Margaret is survived by her seven children, Susan A. Nagle-Schwartz and husband, Marvin, of Whitehall; Patricia A. Sutherland and husband, Dale, of Vienna, VA; Mary A. Stramara and husband, Michael, of Schuylkill Haven; Sandra A. Albertini of Minersville; Roy I. Nagle, III and partner, Rita Kocher, of Schuylkill Haven; stepson, Lee R. Fidler, of St. Clair; and Scott C. Fidler and wife, Stephanie, of Harrisburg. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Jane Haney, Louise Lapp, and Betty Haegele.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday, April 29th at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Msgr. Edward S. Zemanik officiating. Interment will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park. The family thanks Providence Place Senior Living of Pine Grove and Compassus Hospice Care for their kind and loving care during Margaret’s final weeks.

In remembrance of Margaret, donations may be directed to St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, 201 Randel St., Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.