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Peggy Pirhala Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. - Peggy Oneda Pirhala, 77 of Newport News, went to be with the Lord on Sunday May 3, 2015. She was born in Fort Monroe, Virginia the daughter of the late Robert and Ethel Baumgardner. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years Daniel Pirhala and her brother Charles Baumgardner. She is survived by her children, Daniel Pirhala, Jr. of Wakefield, RI, Jennie Keesee and husband Tim of Yorktown, VA, Mark Pirhala and wife Kimberlee of Barhamsville, VA, and Cindy Camunas and husband Eddie of Beverly Hills, FL; grandchildren, Michael Keesee and wife Marie, Sherry Buchanan and husband John, Erica Strickland and husband Chris, Daniel Pirhala, III and wife Elizabeth, Tina Williams and husband Scott, Mark Pirhala, Jr. and wife Myriah, Trista Payne and husband Devan, Kenneth Billeter, Lauren Potter and husband Brandon, Danielle Pirhala, Bobbi Pirhala, Olivia and Alyssa Camunas; siblings, Robert S. Baumgardner and wife Ernestine, Anna Bittner, and Fran Hewitt. She is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren. She graduated from Hampton High School. She will be lovingly remembered for her tireless devotion to family and for always wanting to be surrounded by her grandbabies. She was an avid bowler and the life of every party. She will forever be our hero for the courageous care she provided to her husband for so many years. The memorial service will take place at Amory Funeral Home 410 Grafton Dr Grafton, VA at 11am on Friday May 8, 2015, officiated by Steven Anderson. The family will receive friends immediately following. Interment to follow at 2pm at Albert G. Horton Jr. Veterans Memorial Cemetary. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made in memory of Peggy Pirhala to the American Cancer Society. The family would like to acknowledge and express heartfelt gratitude to those who provided care in the final days, including the staff of Grace Hospice and her loving neighbors.

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Published by Daily Press on May 6, 2015.

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Sylvia and Gary Sadler

April 30, 2024

Another year has passed, I know you are missed by your family. I think of Charles and the rest of the family in heaven with you;

Sylvia Sadler

May 3, 2021

Hard to believe how time flies. Peggy I know your family misses you. Thinking of you .

Sylvia Sadler

April 30, 2020

Hard to believe how time flies. I think about each one from our family that has passed and are having a joyous time in heaven.

Doreen Anastas

May 27, 2015

I am so sorry to hear about Peggy's passing. I will miss her dearly and remember her fondly from bowling. She was always fun to be around and I enjoyed going to have lunch with her, Carol, and Vonda (the other team members )afterwards. God Bless her and keep her and I will keep all of the family in my prayers.

Nancy Green

May 10, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. I was a neighbor of the Baumgarders' on Chapel Street. In tried to make the service, but was unable to attend. Please tell Bobby, Fran and Anna that Mother and I send our prayers and love. Nancy Bazemore Green

May 8, 2015

Dear Family, I am so sorry for the loss of Peggy. She came to Ceres a few times. Gary and I came down to visit as well. Peggy really got a laugh, the bed fell at Ethel's with us in it. I can see her to this day. I am so sorry, I know she was a wonderful Mom, grandmother, great grandmother and friends to everyone she met. May GOD Bless and comfort you all. Love Sylvia King Sadler.

Rob Audette

May 7, 2015

Goodbye Aunt Peggy. I know your with uncle Danny and I am glad your not suffering any more but you will be missed. I will always remember laughing at you eating Scrapple and trying to get me to eat it. That was never gonna happen. Rest in Peace.

Joyce McCarthy (Cooter)

May 6, 2015

So sorry to hear about Peggy, She will be missed by many!

Danny & Helen Cooter

May 6, 2015

My condolences to all in the Pirhala family. My heart goes out to all of you. Peggy is going to surely be missed. My sidekick and friend for 44 years has held a lot of memories. We are sure going to miss her. May God keep her and Dan in his Care. God Bless all of you in your time of sorrow. Blessings to all of you.

tracy

May 6, 2015

to the family of ms peggy i have only really gotten to know her about a month but i was with her everyday i have come to love her like a grandmother and you all have really made me feel like i was family. she faught a hard fight she had more faith and spunk than anyone i knew i am gonna miss her so much i want to thank god that i got to know this awesome woman god bless you my sweet angel love you always

May 6, 2015

I'm really sorry to hear about your loss our prayers are with you all.Laney Williams from NC

Kellie Brooks

May 6, 2015

You will be missed Aunt Peggy.

Lottie Onks

May 6, 2015

To the Pirhala Family, I am so sorry to now read about the passing of Mrs. Pirhala! So sorry that you have lost both your Mom and Dad in the same year and like 3 months apart. Well, you now know that they are both in Heaven together, thst should be comforting to you. Again, I went to school with Daniel and Jennie in Kecoughtan High School I believe before that I went to Buckroe Junior High School. For some reason I still remember you two. :0) My name is Lottie Onks and I had two sisters also Creola and Charlotte "Onks". My condolences to your family. May God Bless you all!

Al Dorner

May 6, 2015

Mark and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. I know you have many fond memories to share and remember. Peace and prayers

Robin Campbell Wyatt

May 6, 2015

Jennie - Hugs, love, and prayers to you and your family for the lost of both your parents in this short period of time. You took such good care of them; not just during these past few months, but for many years. You can rest assured you put a smile on their faces every time they saw you walk through the door! Thanks for sharing with me over the past 25 years all of your Nana and Papa stories and the love all of you had for each other. You can rest assured Nana is holding Papa's hand right now... Keep your memories close and know you will always have two special angels looking out for you...

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