Phelps,
Margaret “Marge” Fling age 95 of 143 Main Street
died on March 12, 2008 at her home.
There will be no prior calling hours, friends are
invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Monday March 17,
at 10AM in St. Francis Church in Phelps with Rev.
Edward Dillon officiating. Burial will be held at the
convenience of the family in St. Patrick’s Cemetery
in Binghamton.
It is suggested that memorial contributions be made
to the Phelps Community Food Cupboard, 68 Main Street
Phelps, NY 14532.
Mrs. Fling was born on May 28, 1912 in Sharon Hill,
PA. the daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude
Muldoon Barthmaier. She retired from the Phelps Post
Office. Mrs. Fling was a member of St. Francis Church
and was active in the Rosary and Alter Society, and
the Phelps Community Food Cupboard. She was also
active in Crop Walks, was a member of the Phelps
Service Club and a past member of Phelps Central
School Board of Education. Mrs. Fling enjoyed playing
bridge and pinoccle. She was a world traveler and was
a member of the All American Field Hockey Team.
The family is grateful to Emma her loving and
compassionate care.
She is survived by 2 sons Daniel A. Jr. (Donna)
Fling of Geneva
Gerald (Betsy) Fling of Rochester
Daughters Margaret (Bob) Lash of Phelps
Kathryn Fling of CA
Patricia E. (Wells) Bliven of Phelps
Daughter in law Geri Fling of Hamlin
Brother Jack (Jeannette) Barthmaier
Sister in Law Patricia Barthmaier.
14 Grand Children 12 Great Grandchildren
Several nieces and nephews
She was predeceased by her husband Daniel Fling,
son George Fling and brother Joe Barthmaier.
Funeral Arrangements have been made with the Cheney
Funeral Home 70 Main Street Phelps.