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Margaret Lehocky Obituary
Louisville - 70, passed away on September 22, 2020 after an heroic battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on March 28, 1950 in Buffalo, New York and settled in Louisville after graduating from Bellarmine University in 1973
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Jeanne Schamann and her brother, Daniel Schamann.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Dr Ronald Lehocky, MD, her siblings Charlie Schamann (Karen) and MaryEllen Weeks (Bill), her three children,Jennifer Joy Coovert (Brad), Megan Maureen Nachazel (Jason), Daniel Patrick Lehocky, and six grandchildren, Pamela and Jessica Coovert, Avery and Graham Nachazel, Ronan and Ryleigh Lehocky.
Peggy will remembered for her enjoyment of cooking and the exploration of nature, her unassuming service to friends and community without a need for recognition as well as her love and encouraging devotion to her family as a partner, wife, mother and grandmother.
Special thanks goes to Dr Michael Kommor and his team at the CBC Group and the angels in the palliative care unit at Baptist Hospital.
Expressions of condolences may be made to The Kids Center for Pediatric Therapies ( 982 Eastern Parkway 40207) or the Olhmstead Conservancy (1299 Trevillian Way 40213).
Services will include a visitation at the Highlands Funeral Home on Friday from 4-8 and on Saturday at 10 with a memorial service at 11.
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Jerry Blevins
September 24, 2020
Dr. Lehocky,
My wife and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of your wife. She sounded like a wonderful person as you are. We both are thinking of you.
Jean Banet
September 24, 2020
Dr. Lehocky,
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your wife, Peggy. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts.
Love to all, Jean, Brian & Susan Banet
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Lil Carr
September 24, 2020
Dear Dr. Lehocky,
I am so very sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I spent many visits in your office with my children and my grandchildren.
You always made us feel like family.
Sincerely,
Lil Carr
Lorrene Baum-Davis
September 24, 2020
Ron, my heart goes out to you. Your loss of Peggy is devastating, I know - I was there in 2008. Nothing we say to you will make the pain of her passing lessen. But, just know that your polymer family loves and cares and helps you to heal.
Christine Shotts
September 24, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Patricia Krauchune
September 24, 2020
Dr Ron, I did not know your wife but send my condolences to you and your family. May she Rest In Peace and fly with the angels.
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