Photo courtesy of Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc - Village of Johnson
Bangor, Pennsylvania
Oct 27, 1944 – Feb 5, 2023 (Age 78)
Margaret E. "Peggy" Lance, 78, of North Bangor, PA passed away Sunday, February 5th, at Hackettstown Memorial Hospital, Hackettstown, NJ.
Peggy was born in Phillipsburg, NJ on October 27, 1944, a daughter of the late Casper and Margaret Ellen (Housel) Walters.
Peggy was the wife of Kenneth R. Lance. Together, they celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary this past December. She was a 1963 graduate of Washington High School in Washington, NJ. Peggy was employed as a secretary and bookkeeper at Clinton Acura in Clinton, NJ, until retiring. She was an avid reader, and bowler and enjoyed bowling in various local leagues and tournaments.
Peggy was a member of Broadway United Methodist Church in Broadway, NJ, where she served as the church organist for many years.
In addition to her husband, Kenneth, Margaret is survived by a daughter, Christine Miller, wife of Kenneth, a son, Kenneth "Butch" Lance, a sister, Carolyn Walters, five grandchildren Amy Hadaway wife of Dan, Travis Miller husband of Melissa, Cody and Dylan Mettler and Zack Lance and four great-grandchildren Daniel and Elizabeth Hadaway, Wesley Miller, and Jacob Kenneth Richard Lance. Peggy was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law Tracy Lance.
Funeral services will be held 11 AM on Monday, February 13th at Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 4 Lillian Lane, "Village of Johnsonville", Bangor, PA. Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 10 to 11 AM on Monday, February 13th at the funeral home. burial will be held at North Bangor Cemetery, Bangor, PA. Online condolences may be made offered at gaffneyparsons.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Broadway United Methodist Church, 2233 NJ 57, Washington, NJ 07882 or to Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.
Uncle Ken, Chris, Butch and Carolyn Our hearts are breaking for your loss. Aunt Peggy I hope you know just how much you were looked up to. We all learned so very much from you. I know you are at peace and I know we will be reunited one day. Love you always and you will live on forever within our hearts and memories
Linda and Dan
February 17, 2023 | Family
Sorry to hear about your mom passing you are in my thoughts and prayers
Ginny Setsodi
February 12, 2023 | Neighbor
Uncle Ken, Carolyn, Chris, and Butch, My condolences to you all. I'm sorry I won't be with you all in person tomorrow, but will be with you in thought. Have been smiling with all of my memories of Aunt Peggy---from being about 5 at your wedding and her letting us take some of the decorations which I treasured and saved. I looked up to her so much as a little girl and then to get to know her in other ways as we all got older. Visits to your house and the farm were so special and...
Susan
February 12, 2023
Ken, Carolyn and family. we are so sorry to hear of Peggys passing. we were very close growing up in Broadway especially when her Dad had the doggie stand I'd ride my bike down and hang out playing tag or hide and seek .Fun times. was always impressed how loyal she was to the church by playing the organ from her teenage years until her retirement.she will never be forgotten and may she Rest In Peace
Skip and Estelle Smith
February 10, 2023 | Family
Carolyn I am sorry to hear of your sisters passing. I remember her beautiful music when I came to a Broadway Church service, and also when she was a guest pianist at Port Colden May your memories bring you peace and joy. God Bless You.
Patricia Handlos
February 08, 2023
So Sorry for the family's loss-love Robert Sr.& Karen, Alexus and Brian Lance
Robert, Karen Lance
February 08, 2023 | Family
Dear Carolyn, My heart is with you, and so are my Prayers, Peggy Watch is Over, May the bells Ring out to Celebrate In The Pleasures, she brought to many people, Indeed, God sent down a Blessing to all, whom Peggy's Life has touched, we Thank You, Almighty God, IN Her New birth in, Born, into as a Citizen, The Great City of Peace, the Kingdom of Almighty God, manifested in Flesh... God, be with you Carolyn, and unto all, families & numerous friends. His Grace is sufficient, in all...
linda u
February 08, 2023 | Friend
I met Peggy through my father Lloyd Harrison. I am very sorry for your loss.
Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon her. May the soul of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.God bless you and your family at this difficult time.
Lisa Rebovich
February 07, 2023 | Perth Amboy, NJ | Family
So sorry for your loss
Rod and Susan Harrison
February 07, 2023 | Easton, PA | Family