Margaret "Peg" Rowan

Margaret "Peg" Rowan obituary, Philadelphia, PA

Margaret "Peg" Rowan

Margaret Rowan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 28, 2022.
Rowan Margaret "Peg", of Philadelphia, passed away on February 28th, 2022 at the age of 74. She was the beloved daughter of William and Rita Harbison; devoted wife of the late George; loving mother of Kevin Dooley (Donna), Karin Stewart, Matthew Rowan, and the late Thomas "TJ" Rowan; devoted grandmother of Amanda Harris, Meghan Stewart, Casey Stewart, Lainey Stewart, Emma Stewart, Liam Rowan, and Kaitlin Dooley; beloved great grandmother of Scarlett, and Rosalie; and cherished sister of William Harbison, Michael Harbison, Timothy Harbison, and the late Kathi Jeka, Robert Harbison, and James Harbison. Peg was a devout Catholic. She was originally a parishioner of St. Michael's, and then of Resurrection of Our Lord Church in Philadelphia. Most of all Peg loved her family and was devoted to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to Peg's Life Celebration on Monday, March 7th, from 9:30 – 10:30 am at Resurrection of Our Lord Church, 2000 Shelmire Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152. A funeral mass will follow at 10:30 am. Interment services will be held at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Peg's name to Give Kids the World Village, https://www.gktw.org/index.php.

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Sharon Bach

March 4, 2022

She was always so sweet to everyone in my family and to meAunt Peggy had a heart of gold and will be so greatly missed. I'm so sorry for your loss

Michael Kern

March 4, 2022

Truly a wonderful lady and mother. Deepest prayers and sympathies.

Bob KERN

March 4, 2022

Our thoughts and prayers are with Peggy and all of you. One of my earliest memories was when I was a baby Kathy and Peggy took me to see "It's a Hard Days Night" at the movie theater. She was a great lady and a really cool cousin. I know there is a special place in Heaven for her!

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