Margaret L. "Peggy" Taughinbaugh Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Obituary

Margaret L. "Peggy" Taughinbaugh

Margaret L. “Peggy” Taughinbaugh, 92, of Gettysburg, PA passed peacefully Friday night, September 15, 2017, at the Brethren Home Community, New Oxford, PA. Born May 23, 1925 in Mummasburg, Adams Co, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry E. and Leila M. (Rice) Kunkel. She was also the devoted, loving wife for 62 years to the late George W. Taughinbaugh, who died in 2007. Mrs. Taughinbaugh was an active member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Gettysburg, contributing her time and handmade crafts for their annual bazaars, acting as usher/ greeter, and many other positions within the church structure. Peggy was also well-known in the Gettysburg and surrounding areas due to her 40+ years selling real estate; many of those years were with Century 21 Neighborhood Realty, and prior to her health challenges and more recently, Prudential/ Berkshire Hathaway. Not only was Peggy working part-time doing something she loved into her advanced years, but always present at her grandchildren's various sporting and other events. She also enjoyed attending auctions, playing bingo, family trips to the beach, and shopping. Peggy is survived by her five children, Joan Appler and her husband Douglas, of Abbottstown, PA, Diane Wisotzkey and her husband Joseph, of Gettysburg, PA, Deborah Altemose and her husband Thomas, of Gettysburg, PA, George A Taughinbaugh and his wife Diane K., of Biglerville, PA, Todd Taughinbaugh, of New Oxford, PA, nine grandchildren, Jennifer Myers, Allison Wagner, Amber Hummer, Charlie Altemose, Katie Thomas, Ashton Taughinbaugh, Tyrel Taughinbaugh, Rhett Taughinbaugh, Wyatt Taughinbaugh, and 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved sister and brother, Betty J Kane and John C Kunkel. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at the Monahan Funeral Home ,125 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, PA with Rev. George Heberling officiating. Interment will be in the Greenmount Cemetery, Arendtsville, PA. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM, Tuesday evening, September 19, 2017 at the funeral home, as well as from 10:00 AM until the time of services Wednesday morning. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to VNA of Hanover & Spring Grove, 440 N. Madison St., Hanover, PA 17331 or to Trinity UCC, 60 E. High St., Gettysburg, Pa 17325. The family would like to thank all the staff and volunteers at the Brethren Home, as well as the VNA, for the excellent care given to Peggy during her illness.
May 23, 1925 - September 15, 201705/23/192509/15/2017
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Janet & Steve Sheely
September 29, 2017
Peg was a wonderful lady with a strong spirit and ability to socialize with everyone. She will be so sorely missed by all who knew her. She offered her abilities to the annual Church Bazaar many years, and I am sure many other functions with Trinity. She and her hus... Continue Reading
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diane
September 23, 2017
Love you, Mom

you left a big hole in our hearts and lives

** this little poem I used when dad died, but I did a little updating

In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of...
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Marti Barnes
September 21, 2017
So sorry for you loss prayers to the family. Marti Barnes
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Richard Price
September 20, 2017
Joan. Doug and George along with the entire family we want to express our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Dick and Phyllis Price
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Wyatt Taughinbaugh
September 18, 2017
I will always remember going to set signs or flags for Realestate with Grandma we always had a great time together and I loved her very much rest in peace Grandma.
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Linda K. Fox
September 18, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Taughinbaugh family. Linda and Jim Fox
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sheila singley
September 18, 2017
Peg was always a delight. She loved her grandchildren so very much, and they were blessed to have her! My sympathies to all the family.

Rest in God's love until we meet again, Peg!

Sheila
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Kathy Tomlinson
September 18, 2017
I met Peggy while volunteering at CKV-TBHC - she immediately became one of my favorite women!
Always a smile and ready to try a wild and crazy color nail polish each week! Loved having her in the "Art in the Greenhouse" group!!
She will be greatly missed by many of us...
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LaVon Leppo
September 18, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you all.
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Robin Brame
September 18, 2017
Prayers for the family. Peggy was a wonderful person. Ken & Robin