Margaret "Charlie" Klee
August 4, 1937 ~ November 28, 2024
Born in:
Cecil, PA
Resided in:
Weirton, WV
Margaret Charlotte “Charlie” Klee, 87, of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving Day, surrounded by her loving family.
Born August 4, 1937, in Cecil, PA, she was the 8th of 11 children born to the late Joseph and Mary Olive Sims Fagan. Fierce, feisty, and intensely devoted to her family, Charlie lived a life full of unwavering love, resilience, kindness, and wisdom. She regaled in stories of her family.
A graduate of Saint Luke’s High School, Class of 1956. While working as a phlebotomist, Charlie met the love of her life, Israel “Ed” Klee, during Christmas of 1957. They were married on August 12, 1961, beginning a beautiful life together that spanned more than six decades.
Charlie and Ed moved frequently along the East Coast due to Ed’s career with Thrift Drug Store before settling in Weirton, WV, where they raised their family. For 17 years, they enjoyed wintering in Florida, creating cherished memories.
Charlie was a devout Catholic who dedicated her life to her faith and her family. She was a devoted mother to her children, a beloved “Mum Mum” to twelve grandchildren, and a great-grandmother to her two great-grandsons. Her home was immaculate, her cooking unmatched, and her love of music and reading reflected her vibrant spirit. Known for her passion of shopping and impeccable taste. Because of her fierce loyalty, dedication, and determination, Charlie brought warmth and joy to every holiday season.
She was a member of Saint Joseph the Worker Church and member of the Parish Council, Christian Mothers, and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians. She volunteered as Weirton Madonna’s librarian for several years and cooked for Madonna sports’ teams.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her son Patrick; and seven of her siblings, Joseph, Patrick, and Michael Fagan, Helen Henney, Geraldine O’Brien, Anne Westhoven, and Eugenia Bogats.
Charlie will be remembered with love and admiration by her husband of 63 years, Israel “Ed” Klee; her children, Jacquelyn Kotten (Joseph), I. Ed “Moose” Klee, Jr. (Mary Catherine), Michele “Doo” Tost (Joseph), John Klee, and Marylyn Jenkins (Douglas); her cherished grandchildren, Alexandria (Jack), Maggi, Joshua (Emily), Charlie, Gaby (Donnie), Matthew, Brennen, Gabriel, Isabella, Thomas, Ethan, and Fagan; two great-grandsons, August and Roman; and her daughter-in-law, Lexie Rausch (Jason); her sisters, Kathleen Craft, Rosemarie Barthen, Joann Pajak, and sister-in-law, Rosemarie Duran.
Family and friends will be received on Monday from 1-3 PM and 5-7 PM at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 AM at Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church in Weirton.
She will be laid to rest at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, McMurray, Pa.
Memorial donations can be made to Saint Joseph the Worker Church, Weirton Madonna High School, or Weirton Geriatric Center Resident’s Council in memory of Charlie Klee.
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Services
Visitation: December 2, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-3219
https://www.grecohertnick.com
Visitation: December 2, 2024 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-3219
https://www.grecohertnick.com
Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Margaret "Charlie" Klee 's name.
Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church
229 California Avenue
Weirton,
WV
26062
Weirton Geriatric Center Resident Fund Account
2525 Pennsylvania Avenue
Weirton,
WV
26062
So many memories! 💕 Best Aunt ever. I will miss you, may you rest in Peace.☘️☘️
My sympathies to the Klee family . May her memory be eternal 🙏🏻
I am so sorry for your loss.
Prayers for you Ed and your family.
Ed & family…I’m deeply saddened to read of Charlie’s passing. Sending my deepest condolences and prayers for comfort to your family.
I am so sorry to hear this. Our family lived down the street from the Klees and the fondest memories. Mrs Klee was a beautiful person inside and out. So much love. She will so deeply be missed. I send prayers to the Klee family and strength that God will get them through these times. I will miss seeing her in church in the back where she sat. Everytime I would see her I said you never age Mrs.Klee. She was such a blessing.
Thoughts and prayers for all you. She willed by missed deeply by all of us that knew her. A truly wonderful lady with a beautiful sole.
Dear Ed and family, so sorry for your loss. I remember your mom from st Joseph church so many yrs ago she was a great lady. God bless
Jody Trupiano Gerbo
I am sorry. My heart hurts for you. May God bless you all. Great memories
So sorry for your loss Ed! Sympathy to you and your family . God Bless
To the Klee Family, So very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you❤️ Toni Orlando Gurskey, Michael Gurskey and Carol Orlando Irvine.
Dear cousins! I’m so sad to hear of Aunt Charlie’s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love you lots. Always in my prayers❤️
So sorry Linnie. I heard from Melissa today about your mom. Although I did not know her I do know that she raised a terrific daughter who is an outstanding mom in her own right.
I am sure that amidst the loss there are so many good memories to help soften the blow.
Let me know if there is anything you need or that I can do for you and your family.
With my love and respect, Doc
Lynnie so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Ed and family,
Sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. May God comfort you all during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Tim and Lisa
Dear Ed and Family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and Prayers to to all.
I have great memories of my childhood with Ed, Charlie and a very young Jacquelyn, Moose and Doo when they lived next door to my parents “Soda” and Wanda in Johnstown Pa.
Dennis Saltys and Cindy Vranizan-Saltys
Ed and family, I will not be able to attend the visitation. So sorry for your loss.
To all of my Klee family, I send my deepest sympathies for the loss of your sweet and precious mom. She was a a great person and a wonderful mom to you all. I shared many moments in your house throughout our school years, and I loved seeing you all interact together. She was a gem! And though we can’t have them with us forever, we can love them forever.. though our memories ( as we’ve seen in the video here) and in our hearts. Love and prayers to you all. 🙏💕
To Mr. Klee and family,
Strength and beauty are what I will always remember of Mrs Klee. May her energy always be present !
RIP. Mrs Klee. From an old neighbor on 108 Woodard Rd My heartfelt condolences to the Klee family. Sincerely. Tony Terranova
Ed, I’m so sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing, we know that she is in heaven and by her being there it will be a better place.
Sending my heartfelt sympathies to Ed, all of Charlie’s kids and families, and all of the O’Brien families. Charlie was just the best! So many memories from our basketball years 1975-1979 at Madonna. Charlie and her sister, Pistol O’Brien, were our #1 Fans! Special big hugs to Ed – praying the angels lift your heavy heart.