Margaret Kane

Margaret M. “Marge” (nee Gardler) Kane, age 85, of Clifton Heights, PA, formerly of Southwest Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2022.

Born in South Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Marie (nee Cook) Gardler.  She was a graduate of Saint Monica Business School.  She loved beautiful flowers and was an avid gardener. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren meant the world to her. Nothing made her happier than spending time with them and seeing their pictures.

Margaret was the beloved wife of Lawrence Kane for 65 years; the loving mother of Lawrence Kane (Keith Scriven), Elizabeth Simms (Tom), Joseph Kane (Michele), Theresa Kane and the late Margaret Ann Rodini (Ken).  She was the devoted grandmother of nine; Jill Sarcia, Matt Rodini, Dan Rodini, Timothy Kane, Andrew Simms, Trisha Simms, Colin Kane, Kevin Kane, and Brianna Zay; and cherished great-grandmother of four; Jacob, Addison, Carter, and Morrison.  Margaret is also survived by her brother, Michael (Kim) Gardler and is predeceased by her siblings, Anna Marie Curley, Kathleen Bethel, George Gardler, James Gardler and Pattianne Bucher.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing, Saturday, February 19, 2022, 9:30 to 10:50 AM at Holy Cross Church, 651 E. Springfield Road, Springfield, PA  19064, followed by her Funeral Mass, 11:00 AM.  Interment SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Margaret’s memory to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK  73123, www.cancer.org , would be appreciated.