Margaret (Archbold) Netzer,89,of Wheatfield, NY, formerly of 93rd street, Niagara Falls, NY entered her heavenly home Saturday December 3, 2011in Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence, Lewiston, NY. Born March 29, 1922 in Niagara Falls, NY the eldest daughter of George and Kathleen (Kinnahan) Archbold , who are registered in the Ellis Island (Irish) immigrant Wall of Honor.

Mrs. Netzer graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1940 and also attended classes at the University of Cincinnati, Ohio. She worked briefly in the payroll department at Carborundum Corporation in Niagara Falls, before moving to Washington, D.C. where she began working for the United States Army War Department at the Pentagon. She relocated to Cincinnati, OH continuing to work for the Personnel Division of the War Department, for approximately three years. Margaret transferred to Fort Niagara Personnel Dept. in Lewiston, where she worked until its closing, and at which time she began working for the Veterans Administration Office in Niagara Falls, NY.

Margaret married Thomas C. Netzer on Thanksgiving Day November 27, 1947 at St. Teresa's Church, Niagara Falls, NY. Mr. Netzer predeceased her in June 2006 after 58 great years of marriage. Mrs. Netzer created a comfortable, well run home; and was blessed with a close and caring family. She loved spending time with her friends, but focused most of her time with her great family.

Margaret volunteered at the VA Western NY Health Care Center for 22 years, in the emergency and administration office as a Red Cross worker. She was a member and past officer of the Altar & Rosary Society and the Mother's Club of Prince of Peace Church, and also a member of Senior Citizens of St. John de LaSalle Church. Margaret was active in the CFM- Christian Family Movement for several years.

Margaret will be sadly missed by, Son, Thomas Mark (Barbara) Netzer of West Chester, PA. Daughters, Sheila (late David) Shipston of Eleanor, West Virginia, Margee (Ronald) Zito of Wheatfield, NY and Joan (Anthony) Filardo of Palm Coast, Florida, Grandchildren Timothy, Laura, Jenne, Christine, James, Lori, Ronald, Jacquelyn, John, Leigh and Janelle, Great Grandchildren, Landon, David, Grant, Tessa, Carmella, Cole, Aiden, Trenton , Nolan, Marina, Lucianna, Gina, Theresa and Faustina. One brother, John J. Archbold of Niagara Falls, NY, One sister Kathleen Devine of Buffalo, NY. She was predeceased by two sisters, Teresa Wolosin and Mary Whalen, one brother George J. Archbold, Jr. Margaret was also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. She will also be missed by her many great friends at Weinberg Campus and at Crestwood Commons, Wheatfield, NY.

Visitation will be held Tuesday from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 PM at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY RD. NIAGARA FALLS, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday December 7th at 10:00 AM at St. Vincent dePaul Parish in Prince of Peace Church 1055 N. Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Entombment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Peace Nursing Facility, 5285 Lewiston Rd., Lewiston NY 14092 or Niagara Hospice 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094.