Margaret Edson

Elkridge, MD - Margaret Edson, 87, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2014 at home in Elkridge, Maryland with her son, Steven at her side. She was recovering from recent health complications, on top of making the best of her losses from a severe stroke on April 20, 1999. Her beautiful spirit caused everyone to love her.  

Margaret was born in Friedberg/Hessen Germany on December 17, 1926, as the only daughter to Gottfried and Maria Langstrof. She met Don Edson during WW II and they were married on October 26, 1947. They were married for 58 years when Don passed away on April 27, 2006.  She is survived by three children; Douglas and his wife Katherine of Maine, Steven of Maryland and Debbie and her husband, Guy of Maryland, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 

Friends are invited to a graveside service on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 1:00 pm in Sacred Heart Cemetery, 300 South Main Street in Wellsville. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Mercy Associates, Leonard Capizzi, 3261 Hallsport Road, Wellsville, NY 14895. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.