Obituaries 12 October 2026

Mary Marguerite Rankin

Mary Marguerite “Marge” Rankin, 88, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 at Bethesda North Hospital. 

She was born on May 29, 1938, in St. Martin, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Cordy) Maher.

Marge was a faithful member of St. Martin Catholic Church while growing up and later became a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Hillsboro. She worked for the Allen Company in Blanchester for over 20 years, dedicating many years of service.

Marge was a kind and generous person who was always willing to help anyone in need. She had a giving heart and generously supported many charitable organizations, including the ASPCA, St. Jude Children's Hospital, and St. Anthony Charities. Her compassion for others was a reflection of the kindness she carried throughout her life.

Marge also had a love for basketball and enjoyed watching professional games. She knew so many professional basketball players by name and was especially fond of the Boston Celtics. Her all-time favorite player was Larry Bird, whom she loved watching play for the Celtics. Her enthusiasm for basketball was one of the many things that made her special.

Above all, Marge cherished her family and the special bond they shared. She will be remembered with love for the place she held in the hearts of those closest to her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. Rankin on April 4, 2001; eight siblings, Rose Ann Cordrey, Ellen Walker, Kate Pfeffer, John Maher Jr., Donald Maher, Earl Maher, Raymond Maher and Raphael “Whitey” Maher.

Visitation will be held 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, Oct. 15 at the Davis-Turner Funeral Home in Lynchburg. Funeral services will follow at noon at the funeral home. Fr. Mike Paraniuk will be celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Martin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Marge’s name can be made to the ASPCA at, www.aspca.org/ways-to-give, or to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital at, www.stjude.org/donate. 

To leave the family an online condolence, please visit www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc.
 

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