Margaret A. Phelps, 74, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Elmwood at the Shawhan in Tiffin.

Margaret was born September 19, 1950 in Tiffin, to the late Raymond and Nona (Kuhn) Hoover. She married Larry R. Phelps in Tiffin on November 1, 1980 and he preceded her in death on October 15, 2021.

Survivors include her son, Jeffrey (Mara) Hoover of Granville, a grandson, Jace Hoover also of Granville, three brothers, Wayne (Sara) Wax and Stephen (Kayleen) Hoover, both of Tiffin, Eugene Hoover of Ligonier, Indiana; a brother-in-law, Charles W. Weininger of Tiffin, sister-in-law, Randa Hoover of Milford, Indiana; an aunt, Marilyn Anderson of Tiffin; and many nieces and nephews.

Margaret worked as a secretary at Essex and the office manager for HG Handling. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and a 1968 graduate of Tiffin Calvert High School. She enjoyed watching OSU Football, New York Yankees and the Dallas Cowboys. Margaret also enjoyed listening to music, going to car shows and swap meets with her husband, Larry.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, Dennis and David Hoover and three sisters, Alice Dougherty, Nancy Weininger and Susan Hoover; and a brother-in-law, Charles Dougherty.

Funeral services for Margaret will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 2, 2024 at Engle-Shook Funeral Home with Rev. Matthew Rader officiating. Visitation for family and friends will also be held on Monday, from 10:00 a.m., until the time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow the services on Monday, at St. Mary’s cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Southern Care Hospice.