

Born January 24, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Julia Shugert who passed away in 2001. Margaret was a graduate from Monaca High School in 1960 and a 1962 Geneva College graduate. She was a long time member Concord United Methodist Church where she also the office manager for 48 years before retiring in 2022.
She leaves behind her beloved husband of 62 years, Jay Gillingham of Beaver Falls. She leaves behind two children and their spouses, David (Debbie) Gillingham and Amy(Todd) Kellner. Margaret also leaves behind her sister Catherine (Nick) Kernich of Midlothian, VA. She is the proud grandmother of four grandchildren, Joshua Gillingham (Jenna), Lindsey (Scott) Evans, Catie Kellner, and Joey Kellner (Alayna) and two great grandchildren, Gavin Evans, and Kenna Evans. She is also survived by two special nieces; Mary Kernich-Hammack and Heather Kernich.
Friends will be received on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the Saul-Gabauer Funeral Home, 273 Route 68, Rochester, PA 15074. Additional viewing will take place on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 from 10am until the time of funeral services at 11am at Concord Methodist Church, 285 Concord Church Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.
The family requests memorial contributions be sent to Concordia at Villa St Joseph Baden PA.
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