Vivian Trageser (1938 - 2013)

Vivian R. Trageser, 75, of Hummelstown, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013, in McMurray at the home of her daughter. She was the widow of Gerard G. Trageser to whom she had been married for 43 years until his passing in September 2013.

Born December 2, 1938, in Bingham Canyon (Highland Boy) in Utah, she was a daughter of the late Juanita and Philip Ortega.

Mrs. Trageser was a member of Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church and was active in social justice work within her parish.
She enjoyed listening to music, teaching, and traveling and was gifted with her ability to sew and knit. Vivian especially loved being a grandmother and spending time with her friends and family.

Surviving are her son, Philip Trageser; her daughter, Catherine O'Neill and her husband, Rob; 3 grandchildren, Marcus Black, Liam and Quinn O'Neill; her brother, Jimmy Valdez; 4 sisters, Mary Valdez, Christine Allen, Frances Ortega, Michaela Trujillo; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Lawrence, Nicholas and Louis Valdez, and Patrick Ortega and sisters, Katherine Chavez, Angela Ortega and Anita Vigil.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, January 6, 2014, 11:00 a.m., at Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church, 245 West Pine Street, Palmyra, PA 17078. Viewing will be from 10-11:00 a.m. at the Church. Inurnment at Resurrection Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family.

Tia, Mamacita and Abuela, she looked past people's flaws and found the good in everyone. Funny, wise, caring, stubborn, loving and gave great advice. She will be missed!

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the JustFaith Program at her Church at the above address or to the American Cancer Society -- Hope Lodge , 125 Lucy Avenue, Hummelstown, PA 17036

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