Agnes Hagen Hartge, 98, of Galesville passed away September 27, 2016 at her home, surrounded by her family and friends on the eve of her 99th birthday. She was born September 29, 1917 in Seat Pleasant to Louis B. and Myrtle A. (Phipps) Hagen. Agnes was a devout Catholic, member of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, a longtime member of Catholic Daughters and a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Agnes was preceded in death by her husband Oscar Emile Hartge, sisters Alice Robertson, Margaret “Bobby” Zang and Jean May. She is survived by children Joseph E. Hartge and wife Tina of Crownsville, Louis H. Hartge and wife Elizabeth of Galesville, Mary Agnes Hartge Griner and husband John T. of Shady Side, Andrew G. Hartge and wife Melody Spicknall Hartge of Lothian and Martin D. Hartge and wife Rosalba of West River. Also surviving are grandchildren Suzanne Bowen, Stephen Griner, Joseph E. Jr., Andrea M. and Patrick M. Hartge, great-grandchildren Haley, Haden, and Noah Bowen, Kate and Chase Griner and Joseph E. Hartge III, and a sister Anne Pidkowicz of Oakridge, TN.

A celebration of Agnes’ life will be held Saturday, October 22 from 12:30 to 3:30 PM at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church Parish Hall.