Bell

Margaret “Peg” L. Bell, 93, of Butler, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 3, 2023, at Concordia at the Orchard in Butler.

Born on April 16, 1930, in Chicora, she was the daughter of the late Joseph McKenzie and the late Mildred F. (Campbell) McKenzie.

She was the cherished wife of the late Dean LeRoy Bell, whom she married on July 26, 1958, and who passed away on Oct. 22, 2006.

Peg was a devoted registered nurse at Butler Memorial Hospital from 1951 to 1959. She served her patients with compassion and care, a testament to her caring nature. In her later years, she dedicated her time to the well-being of her family as a homemaker, a role she cherished deeply.

Peg was a woman of strong faith, having been a member of the Trinity Presbyterian Church for 50 years and later a member of the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Boardman, Ohio. She also attended Westminster Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Butler, where she found great comfort and community.

Peg is survived by her loving children, Jeff Bell of Eagle, Idaho, Doug (Mickey) Bell of Emlenton, the Rev. Mark (Claudia) Bell of Poland, Ohio, and Cindy (Bill) Sheppeck of Butler. She leaves behind her cherished grandchildren, Amanda (Timothy) Corace, Joshua (Melissa) Sheppeck, Caleb Sheppeck, Elizabeth Bell, Phillip (Katie) Bell, Joanna Bell, Rebekah Bell and Devynn Bell; two great-grandchildren, McKenzie Corace and Jack Bell; and also several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her dear infant granddaughter, Miriam Bell; her beloved sister, Rosemary Callihan; and also her brother, William McKenzie.

BELL — There will be no public visitation for Margaret “Peg” L. Bell, who died Monday, July 3, 2023, per her wishes.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Westminster Presbyterian Church (PCA), 420 N. Main St., Butler, with her son, the Rev. Mark Bell, and the Rev. Dennis Molnar officiating.

A private interment will take place at North Washington Union Cemetery in North Washington, Pa.

Arrangements are under direction of THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, Butler.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Cornerstone Presbyterian Church (PCA), 471 Matthews Road, Boardman, OH 44512.

Peg's memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. We invite those who knew Peg to leave memories and upload photos on the memorial page, celebrating her life and the love she shared with us all at www.thompson-miller.com

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.