Peggy was a graduate of Belfast Central School and Hornell Business School. She retired from the Allegany County Courthouse as Deputy County Clerk after 37 years of service. She was a member of the Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War (DOUV) and Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and was an active member of St Mary’s Church in Belmont. Peggy cared deeply for her family and was a great friend to all who knew her.
Peggy is survived by: her husband, of 62 years, Al, sister C ecilia (David) Hahn, brother Stephen (Linda) Whalen, brother and sister-in-law, Lee and Donna Strittmather, several nieces, nephews, and special friends . She was predeceased by one brother, Joseph (Peg) Whalen.
Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 from 4 -7 PM at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Belmont, 17 Schuyler Street . A Mass of Christian burial will follow on Wednesday, November 16, at 11 AM in Holy Family Catholic Church, 5 Milton Street, Belmont . In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Amity Rescue, PO Box 62, Belmont, NY 14813. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com .