Margaret E. Cleaver of Walton, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2015, following a long illness.

Margaret was born in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Norman and Stella (Vance) Davis. On July 8, 2005 she married David Cleaver in Hamden, NY.

Margaret was a Welder for Croft & Benninghoff in Hamilton, OH. She was a member of VFW Auxiliary in Hamilton, and the AMVETS, where she served as Secretary for many years.. She enjoyed bowling, and dancing. She was of the Protestant faith.

Margaret is survived by her loving family, her husband, David, her children, Melonie (Carl) Ross of Hamilton, OH; Glenn Pawlowsky of Hamilton, OH; Michele Pawlowsky of Hamilton, OH; grandchildren, Levon, Wade, Alyssa, Mya, Leah, Mike, great-grandson, Kole, sister in law, Margaret Davis, brother and sister in law, Martin and Helen Davis of Hamilton, OH, friends, Rose Middlebrooks and Bonnie Holley, her best friend, Wendy Freeman and the girls at The Depot, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her brother, Eugene.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at 11 AM at Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend Street, Walton with the Rev. Larry Light, officiating. Burial will follow in the Walton Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions in Margaret's memory may be made to Catskill Area Hospice, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, New York 13820.