Margaret F. (Heisel) Skurka

Margaret F. Skurka, age 82, of Valencia, passed away on Saturday morning, January 11, 2025 in the comfort of her home with her family at her side.

Born in Sharpsburg, PA on October 20, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Margaret Beyerley Heisel.

Margaret was a 1961 graduate of Richand High School. She was a Medical Assistant who enjoyed a fulfilling 30 year career working for Dr. Robert H. Potter, retiring from Northern Area Family Medicine in 2014. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, reading, gardening, bird watching, building puzzles and painting ceramics.

Surviving are her daughter, Debbie Brandstetter of Valencia, three sons, Ed Skurka (Valerie) of Valencia, Rick Skurka (Sue) of Saxonburg and Dennis Skurka of Danville, PA, grandchildren Britni Brandstetter (Bronson) Stapf, Josh Skurka, Nicholas Malis, Jason Skurka, Ryan (Rachel) Skurka, Jordan Skurka, Emma Brandstetter, Ashley (Adam) Benson, great-granddaughter Raelynn Benson, sister-in-law Peggy (Skurka) Ackerman and many nieces and nephews.  

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Skurka, who she married on October 27, 1962 and who died on September 24, 2020 and by her sister, Marian O’Brien.

To honor Margaret’s wishes, there will be no viewing or funeral service. There will be a private prayer service at Holy Savior Cemetery, Richland Twp. where Margaret will be laid to rest with her loving husband. Arrangements are private under the direction of the McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home, Inc. 238 Crowe Ave. Mars, PA and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.

The family would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to the AHN Healthcare@Home Hospice staff for the outstanding care and compassion provided to Margaret in her final months and days. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the American Lung Association (lung.org) or the American Heart Association (heart.org).