It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of MARGARET ELLEN VON HAGEL (nee Mayers) on May 24, 2021. She was 97 years old. She will be forever remembered by her children, Thomas and his wife Karen, Karen, and James von Hagel; three grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Thomas von Hagel, and her brother, Paul Mayers.
Margaret graduated from West Baltimore General Nursing program in 1947. Known for her technical skills, she started the first IV team at the hospital. She was a fabulous cook and gardener.
Family will receive friends on Friday, May 28 from 3-5 & 7-9PM and on Saturday, May 29 from 10-11AM at the STERLING-ASHTON-SCHWAB-WITZKE FUNERAL HOME OF CATONSVILLE, INC., 1630 Edmondson Avenue, Catonsville, MD 21228. A funeral service will follow at 11AM on Saturday. Interment in New Cathedral Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to your favorite dog rescue organization.