Margaret I. Hake, 81, of Rhodes Place, died Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Rhodes Estates in New Castle.

She was born Oct. 4, 1937, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (Newton) Williams. She was married to the late Dale L. Hake, who died March 30, 2015.

Mrs. Hake was an accountant at the Mercer County Housing Authority, retiring after over 30 years of service.

She enjoyed gardening and yard work and reading. She also loved spending time with children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by five children, Donna L. Maggie and her husband Joseph III of New Castle, Kathryn I. Dutton and her husband Geoff of Aiken, S.C., Debra A. Buckel and her husband Martin of West Farmington, Ohio, Kevin J. Harkless and his wife Alaina of Goodlettsville, Tenn., and Darrin K. Harkless and his wife Jean of Thompson, Ill.; five step-children, Margaret A. Bell and her husband Gary of Long Grove, Ill., Joseph L. Hake and his wife Jeri of New Castle, Wendy Hake of Canada, Terry Bennett and husband David of California, Shawn Hake of Pennsylvania; one sister, Delores Burdett of Carlisle, Pa., 19 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Thomas, and Ronald Williams; one sister, Betty Coulter, and one grandchild.

HAKE

Margaret I., 81, New Castle.

Calling hours: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday (8-1-19) in WILLIAM F. & ROGER M. DECARBO FUNERAL HOME, 926 Cunningham Ave., New Castle. Online condolences can be sent at www.williamrodgerdecarbo.com

Funeral service: 1 p.m. Thursday in William F. DeCarbo Memorial Chapel with Chaplain Chad Buckel, U.S. Air Force, grandson of the deceased, officiating.

Burial: Graceland Cemetery.