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August 8, 1926 - October 27, 2017 Mackowiak, Margaret M., died Friday, October 27, 2017, at Overlook Green, Whitehall, PA, in her 91st year. Born and raised in McKees Rocks, PA, she was the daughter of Andrew W. and Anna V. Macejovsky. Margaret was predeceased by her husband of 37 years, Henry S. Mackowiak, as well as her parents, and her brother, Edward A. Macey. Devoted to her family and close to her extended family and a host of friends, Margaret enjoyed gardening, crafts, baking, cooking, entertaining, and was a tireless and caring volunteer at her church and in the community. Survivors include her sons, Lawrence G. (Georgia), of Austin, TX, Thomas H. (Cynthia), of Leesburg, VA, and Robert M. (Lori), of Cary, NC, and her grandchildren, Matthew (Suzanne), Claire, Emily, Ellen (Connor), Bryan, and Megan. Margaret is also survived by her sister, Helen M. Szewczyk, as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, and a large number of friends to whom she was close. The Mackowiak Family wishes to extend their grateful thanks to the wonderful circle of friends who were so kind and helpful to Margaret, especially during the last few years of her life. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the John F. Slater Funeral Home, 4201 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15227, where visitation will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Friday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church, 5200 Greenridge Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Saint Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church.