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Mary Magdalene Readal

Mary Magdalene Readal, 99, a former resident of 222 Rodger Lee Road, Polk died peacefully at 10:20 PM Wednesday, May 20, 2015 in The Caring Place of Franklin.

She was born September 15, 1915 in Sharpsburg, Allegheny County; a beloved daughter of the late: Albert and Anna Gueintner Gallagher.

Mrs. Readal enjoyed being a member of the Polk Quilting Bee. Well into her later years, she competed in the Sr. Olympics in both track and running at both the State and National levels.

She was happiest as a homemaker; where she enjoyed flower gardening, sewing, baking and cooking.

She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Franklin.

She was married November 8, 1930 in Wellsburg, West Virginia to Lawrence J. Readal. He preceded her in death on October 27, 1981.

She is survived by two sons: Robert L. Readal and his wife Barbara of Montevallo, AL and Ralph L. Readal and his wife Judy of Polk and by two daughters: Rosann Huber of Valencia and Rita L. Readal of Ripley, NY; in addition to 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her beloved husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sons: Richard and Roger Lee Readal and by her son-in-law: Bill Huber.

Friends may call Friday 4-7 PM in the Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, 1328 Elk Street, Franklin. A vigil service will be held at 4:30 PM Friday afternoon in the funeral home with Deacon Richard Reed of St. Patrick Church, officiating.

Family and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 2 PM in St. Patrick Church, 949 Liberty Street, Franklin; with Monsignor John J. Herbein, pastor officiating.

Interment will follow in Center Cemetery.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be directed in her name to St. Patrick Church.

Please visit: www.hartlefuneralhome.com for further information and to leave a note of condolence.

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