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Margaret L. “Peggy” Erb, 66, of Chicora, passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 6, 2022, at Transitions Healthcare Autumn Grove, Harrisville.

She was born in Chicora, Oct. 3, 1955, the daughter of the late Richard Ace and the late Margaret Geibel Ace. She married James W. Erb Sr., Oct. 21, 1978, who died June 14, 2007.

She graduated from Karns City High School in 1973. She was a member of Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Chicora, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Chicora Fireman’s Auxiliary, and volunteered for the American Red Cross.

Peggy enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, being with her family and dining out.

Peggy is survived by a son, James W. Erb Jr., and his wife, Alma, of Natrona Heights; four daughters, Christy (Sadhana) Neal of Natrona Heights, Melanie (Dean) Reges of Butler, Jamie (William) Gamble of Chicora and Pam (Jason) Mayle of Columbus, Ohio; nine grandchildren, Austin McGuire, Gryffyn Gamble, Wheeler Gamble, Catherine Erb, Hunter McGuire, Jacob Erb, Adriana Mayle, Phoenix Gamble and Grayson Neal; a step-granddaughter, Deana Reges; two brothers, Rich and Jean Ace of Florida and Randy Ace of Franklin; and two sisters, Patty (Ed) McConnell of Karns City and Anna (Alan) Barnhart of Bruin, as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Erb; and a sister-in-law, Deanna Ace.

ERB — Friends of Margaret L. “Peggy” Erb, who died Friday, May 6, 2022, will be received 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, with blessing services following at 6 p.m., at STEIGHNER FUNERAL HOME, 111 E. Slippery Rock St., Chicora, officiated by the Rev. Matt McClain.

Burial will be in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, Pa.

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