Peggy M. Comstock

HANOVER Peggy M. Comstock, 71, formerly of Jenningsville, Pa., went to be with her Lord Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at her home. She was the wife of Otis S. Comstock, who went to be with the Lord May 30, 2000. Born July 2, 1937, in Sayre, Bradford Co., she was the daughter of the late Charles and Alberta (Farr) Donahue. Peggy was a God honoring, Bible believing Christian who loved all those around her. She was faithful to God, her church, and always involved in church ministries, especially in children's ministries. She encouraged each of her children, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, and all with whom she came in contact in the ways of the Lord by setting an example and loving each one. Peggy was a member of Hope Baptist Church in Hanover and prior church memberships included Mehoopany Baptist Church in Mehoopany, Pa., and Church of The Open Door in Westminster, Md. Peggy worked in the nursing field for many years before finally retiring as a Licensed Practical Nurse from Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock. She enjoyed gardening, feeding friends and family, and the relationships she developed as an Avon Lady for over 40 years. Surviving are seven children: daughter, Rita Holmes of Hanover; son, Charles and wife, Carol Comstock of Pen Argyl; son, Otis and wife, Mary Comstock of Hanover; son, Danny and wife, Linda Comstock of Coplay, Pa.; son, Todd and wife, Tammy Comstock of Cochabamba, Bolivia; daughter, Peggy Jo and husband, Stephen Brinton of Perry, Iowa; and daughter, Rebekah and husband, Tom Kristunas of Tunkhannock. She is also survived by five brothers, Charles Donahue of Pensacola, Fla., John Donahue of Griffin, Ga., Robert Donahue of Ghana, Ohio, Michael Donahue of Rock Glen, Pa., and Chris Donahue of Mehoopany; three sisters, Nancy Kline of Clearwater, Fla., Patricia Knipper of Landsford, Pa., and Joy Molnar of Nicholson, Pa.; 26 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Gerry Donahue; and two grandchildren, Timothy and Tiffany Comstock. A memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday at Hope Baptist Church, 6450 Hope Way, Hanover, with Pastor Allen G. Harris officiating. A time to share memories and view will be Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. and after 7 p.m. until the time of the service at the church. Contributions may be made in Peggy's memory to New Tribes Missions, 1000 E. 1st St., Sanford, FL 32771; or Loud and Clear Ministries, 9 Choice Hill Road, Greenville, S.C. 29609; or to Hope Baptist Church, 6450 Hope Way, Hanover, PA 17331. The Wetzel Funeral Home, Inc., 549 Carlisle St., Hanover, is assisting the family with their arrangements. To share memories of Peggy and view a video tribute, please visit www.wetzelfuneralhome.com