Mount Carmel - Margaret Ann Purcell, 71, of 316 S. Grape St., passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 at her residence with family at her side.

She was born in Harman, VA on August 7, 1948, the daughter of the late Fonze Guy and Evelyn (Blenz) Chapel.

Margaret married Joseph Purcell, who preceded her in death.

She worked as a supervisor of a pharmaceutical plant.

Margaret is survived by two daughters, Melissa Woods of Philadelphia and Deborah Sanchez and husband, David of Mount Carmel; a son, Gary Drumheiser and wife, Lisa of Bensalem; three brothers, George H. Chapel and wife, Kim of VA, Michael T. Chapel and wife, Margaret of Bloomsburg, and Richard J. Chapel and wife, Donna of Mount Carmel; a sister-in-law, Annaleise Chapel of CO; eight grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Purcell; and a brother, James K. Chapel.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Margaret Ann Purcell, 71, of 316 S. Grape St., Mount Carmel - Funeral Service will be held at later date at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in care of the C.J. Lucas Funeral Home Inc., 27 North Vine Street, Mount Carmel, C. J. Lucas IV, Supervisor. To send condolences to the family please visit www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com