Margaret B. Fair

November 1, 1925 - February 27, 2012

MARGARET B. FAIR, 86, of Knox, Pa. passed away at 12:45 AM Monday (02-27-12) morning at her residence following an illness. Born on Nov. 1, 1925 at Webster, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Horvath Balas. She was married on July 2, 1977 to Addason A. Fair, who passed away Nov. 21, 2001. She was an active member of the Mt. Joy United Methodist Church near Knox. Margaret was a longtime member of Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 267 of Clarion, where she had served as Sentinel and Bible Bearer. For many years she had been employed at the former Modern Diner and Clipper Restaurant, both of Clarion. Surviving are a daughter and husband, Jean and Dave Shick, of Tyler, Texas; three sons and wives: Ed and Kathy Brown of Shippenville, Tom and Nancy Brown of Lamartine, and James L. and Darlene Brown of Polk; eleven grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren survive as well as several nieces and nephews; sister Lillian Sitter of Indiana, Pa.; brother William L. Balas of Chapmanville, Pa. In addition to parents and husband, Mrs. Fair was preceded in death by grandson, Michael Thomas Brown, great-grandson, Hunter Shaffer, two sisters: Mary Kachursky and Susan Yasenba; three brothers: Michael, John, and Andrew Balas. Visitation from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Wednesday at Mt. Joy United Methodist Church, Mt. Joy Rd., near Knox (I-80 Exit 53). Funeral service at 3:00 PM in the church with Rev. Dan Myers, church pastor, and Rev. Richard Edinger, retired pastor, officiating. Interment in Mt. Joy Cemetery. Members of OES Chapter 267 of Clarion will conduct services as 3:00 PM Wednesday, just prior to funeral service.