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Margaret “Peg” Kingree, 87

April 03, 2016

Margaret “Peg” Kingree age 87 of Lancaster PA, died peacefully at home Sunday April 3, 2016 with her family by her side. Peg was born in Lancaster PA and was the daughter of the late Theodore J and Levina (Hovanec) Hirsch. Peg was the wife of the late Guy Vernon Kingree, Jr who died in 1978.

Peg was a 1946 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, a 1949 Graduate of Misericordia Hospital School of Nursing Philadelphia PA. Peg was a RN and worked as a nurse until she was 80 years old. She worked at Lancaster General Hospital 1949-50, Visiting Nurses Asso. (1950-52) and also Friendship Community Services. Peg also worked as a school aide at St Anthony Parochial School 1979-91.

Peg devoted much volunteer time at OCD (Occupational Development Center). Peg was a member and also volunteered at St John Neumann Catholic Church where she helped with the Health Ministry there. Peg was very strong in her faith and attended daily mass whenever she could. She always put others first, valued family and was a strong independent women.

Surviving are 5 children: Guy Vincent Kingree, Cochranville, Patrick S husband of Debra, Lititz, Suzanne H wife of Gordon Fritz, Leola, Margaret Mary wife of Elvin H Hawk, Lancaster and Michael J Kingree, Lancaster; 6 grandchildren: Jill, Geoff, Patrick, Guy Vernon, Melanie and Rachel; 3 great grandchildren: Grace, George and Harrison. Peg has 2 sisters: Jean M. Jackson of Pompano Beach, FL and Nancy L Groff, Lancaster, sister-in-law, Josephine Kingree of Mendham, NJ, and many close nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Melanie Anne Kingree (1966).

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday April 7 at 11am from St John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E Delp Rd Lancaster, PA 17601 with the Rev David L Danneker as Celebrant. A viewing will be held at the church Thursday morning from 10-11am. Interment will be in St Joseph New Catholic Cemetery Lancaster PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Occupational Development center 640 Martha Ave Lancaster PA 17602 or to the Dominican Nuns of the Perpetual Rosary, 1834 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601.

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April 09, 2016

Dear KIngree Family
I am having the fondest memories of our families through the years. The card parties, dances and friendship shared with each of us.
Please let everyone know that the Wiser family send hugs to you and yours. Sincerely, LInda WIser Childs

April 07, 2016

Dear Sue my thoughts and prayers are with you!
Sue Mattoni

April 07, 2016

So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I always enjoyed our chats at the ODC events.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

God Bless you all,
Glen, Norma and Beth Hostetter

April 06, 2016

We love you, Peg!! We will miss your beautiful smile and your gentle words at daily Mass at the Monastery! Mike and Marilyn Manley

April 06, 2016

To all Peg’s family, I am so sorry for your loss. Peggy was one of my mom’s best friends and I’m sure they are together now. I’ve been seeing Peggy every week at the Giant store where I work part-time. She always kept me up to date on everything. I heard about you kids and grandchildren and she always checked on my family. She was a wonderful person and when your dad died she had pulled herself together to take care of all of you. You must all be very proud of her. I will miss her. Since my mother (Anna Mary Butt) died most of her friends have passed on and Peggy was still going strong. I will miss her and you will all go on stronger for having such a wonderful mother. Thinking of all of you at this sad time invyour lives. Love to all. Donna Butt Anderson

April 06, 2016

Sue & Family, My deepest sympathy to your family at this difficult time. I remember your Mom fondly from our St. Anthony days, & then in the past years I would see her & Michael at the Dominican Monistary, or at Market, & it was always nice to talk with her. May her soul rest in peace.
Mary C. (Kiely) Herr

April 05, 2016

Dear Kingree family, I am sorry to hear of Peggy’s passing. I had been thinking about her recently, remembering the fun family picnics in her and Guys’s backyard. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Remember the good times and the joy that Peggy brought to your/our life. Cousin Ted Hirsch

April 05, 2016

I have often thought of Peg through out the past 20 years. Peg was a monitor in our Saint Anne School cafeteria back in the 80’s. She was always patient and kind to the lively school children. Peg was so proud of her family. She will be missed and is now an angel in heaven.?

April 05, 2016

Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to the Kingree family. Peg will be missed as a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend. Her warm smile and gift of friendly conversation was second to no one. Our deepest condolences- Paul&Elaine Nicklaus

April 05, 2016

Sending my deepest sympathies to the Kingree Family. My thoughts are with you in this time of grief. Sincerely, Kris Hansen

April 05, 2016

Kingree family. Guy Sr and Peg were great friends of my Mom and Dad. I am sorry to hear of the passing of Peg. I am sure Guy will have the welcome mat out for her Jim and Marianne Nicklaus.

April 05, 2016

Our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Kingree Family. You are all, especially Mike, in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Bob and Lynn Lopez (and the Special Olympics athletes and volunteers)

Visitation: Thursday, April 07, 2016; 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; St John Neumann Catholic Church; 601 E Delp Rd; Lancaster, PA
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Services: Thursday, April 07, 2016; 11:00 AM; St John Neumann Catholic Church; 601 E Delp Rd; Lancaster, PA
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