Margaret A. "Peg" BANAK

1949 - 2021

BANAK - Margaret A. "Peg"
(nee Burns)
Formerly of North Tonawanda, NY, died at Harrisburg Hospital as a result of COVID-19. Peg was 71 years old and a resident of The Woods at Cedar Run in Camp Hill, PA. Peg was born on July 10, 1949 to the late Orie and Beatrice (Ditz) Burns in Oil City, PA. She graduated in 1967 from Venango Christian High School and then attended Mercyhurst College and University of Buffalo. She worked with the USPS before starting her 30 year career with the Computing Services department at SUNY Buffalo. Peg was married to the late Lawrence "Butch" Banak in October 1987. Though Peg and Butch did not have any children of their own, they proudly had the opportunity to become guardians to Katie Vandermark, whom they adored. They also had many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews whom they loved and cherished dearly. Peg was known for her intellect and being a Scrabble wiz and crossword expert. She also enjoyed games of chance and liked taking trips to casinos. She was talented in the kitchen and loved to host family and friends with her delicious meals. Peg faced many tribulations in life but remained strong and courageous throughout. She continued to be a loving, generous soul and always put others before herself. In addition to her parents and husband, Peg was preceded in death by her brothers, Larry Burns of Palm Coast, FL and Robert Burns of Dillsburg, PA and her sister Bonita Burns of North Tonawanda, NY. She is survived by her brother, Richard Burns of Trenton, SC and step-siblings Susan (Steve) Frost of Lansdale, PA and Patrick (Renee) Hanna of Erie, PA as well as her many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held at a date to be announced once arrangements have been made.