Margaret M. Germanowski

BOARDMAN-Margaret M. Germanowski, 80, died Friday morning, February 26, 2021 at her residence, due to complications from her year long battle with cancer. She was born March 22, 1940 in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of Ron and Joann. Margaret was a 1958 graduate of Westinghouse High School. She was then educated at the University of Pittsburgh. Margaret was a credit specialist/administrator for GMAC from the late 1960’s to 1980. She was then employed with Man Power from 1980 until 1983 where she received the Sterling Silver Necklace Award for Employee Excellence. She then continued her career with GMAC for a combined 25 years before retiring in 1998. Prior to her retiring, Margaret was offered a supervisor position with GMAC but declined their offer to spend more time with her family. Margaret enjoyed being with her family, especially her granddaughter, Leigha. She was fundamentally a self-taught person. Margaret was an avid baker and chef and was also an expert Bridge player. Margaret’s husband, Dennis J. Germanowski whom she married June 20, 1964, died September 23, 1993. She is survived by her sons, Dennis J. (Cathy) Germanowski of Efland, NC and Sean J. (Valerie) Germanowski of Boardman; her youngest sister Barbara and her granddaughter, Leigha Germanowski. Besides her parents and husband, Margaret was preceded in death by her brothers, Ronald, Jr. and James and her sister, Jackie. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, a Memorial Service will be held at a future date. Memorial contributions in Margaret’s name may be given to MVI Hospice, 2350 E. State St. Suite H, Salem, OH 44460 or to Angel’s for Animals, 4750 W. South Range Rd., Canfield, OH 44406. Arrangements are by the Lane Family Funeral Homes-Anstrom Chapel.