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Margaret J. "Peggy" Sides
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MARGARET J. (BENZINGER) "PEGGY"
Age 61, of Monroeville, on Wednesday, February 7, 2007, due to an auto accident in Lisbon, Ohio. Beloved wife of Norman Sides; caring daughter of the late William Patrick and Margaret (Depp) Benzinger; loving mother of John (Terry Cribbs) Benzinger, Jim Sides, Joe (Sue) Sides, and the late Jerry Sides; grandmother of Joey and Tommy; sister of Raymond Benzinger, William Benzinger and Kathleen Benzinger Pfeifer; best friend of "Dor". Peggy received a Bachelors in Accounting/Computer Science from Robert Morris and received her Masters in Human Resources from LaRoche. She was the director of the Head Start Program in Lisbon, OH. Friends will be received Saturday and Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES INC. (MONROEVILLE/ PLUM CHAPEL) corner of Beatty Rd. and 48 North, Monroeville (412-856-4747). Church services will be held at Monroeville United Methodist Church, 219 Center Rd., Monday 10:30 AM. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Interment will follow at Plum Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Wings for Children, 2000 Smallman St., Pgh., PA 15222.
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Jimmy McDevitt
August 2, 2007
I would like to say i am sorry for the loss of Mrs. Sides who was like a 2nd mom to me, i have know the sides since i was in 2nd grade at garden city school she was a great lady and i would say is that ill miss you mom and thanks for all the advice you gave me in the younger years i have learned alot from you and may god bless you and your family in this very difficult time.And thanks for everything you have done for me
Susan Weschler
February 24, 2007
To All The Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Peggy was a great and wonderful women. She made me feel like PJ and I was a part of the family when I was dating Jim. If I would have known, I would have been there. You all are in our prayers.
Susan and PJ
Bob Wertz Jr
February 15, 2007
To John and all the members of the family, my deepest sympathies on the loss of Peggy. I'll always picture her in my heart and mind's eye as I saw her in my youth all those years ago on Bilberry Drive. I hope that your pain with pass with time, but not the love and memories you have of her. Bob Wertz Jr and Family
Lora Burek
February 13, 2007
To my loving family,
I can remember Aunt Peggy at every family function we had always behind a camera and taking pictures. In fact one of my best pictures kept the memory of our marriage in one of the pictures that she took of us at our wedding. I can always remember her at Christmas time having gifts for all the kids and not one of them went without something to open. She is like an angel and I'm sure she looking down on us. We all should have a heart like her and that has taught me to always live life to the most. I can also remember her always giving us clothes and everyonelse but one thing in particular sticks out in my mind she got us a fur rabbit jacket one year just because we wanted a fur jacket. What a big heart she had. The last thing I wanted to add was that she used to put curlers in her hair and the mourning she past I put curlers in my hair and looked in the mirror and paused for a moment and thought of Aunt Peggy in curlers. Then later on that day received the sad news that would effect each and everyone of us that was so close to her. I miss her so much but a great part of her lives in my heart today. With all my love
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Kristine and Joey Benzinger
February 13, 2007
John,
You have our deepest sympathy. Your family will be in our prayers. Even though we did not see your family very often, your mother was always so kind to us when we did visit.
Florence Benzinger
February 13, 2007
Norm and family,
My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you. Peggy was always so kind to me and she will be missed.
Erma MacPherson
February 13, 2007
John,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom. I will remember always your devotion to Peggy and I know how proud she was of you. You are in my thoughts and in my heart always. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. All my love
Erma
Bob Wertz
February 12, 2007
Norm and family,
It was very saddening to read of Peggy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It has been 30 years since we were neighbors, but we have always had warm memories of Peggy, you and your boys.
Bob and Margie Wertz
Earlene Jeane
February 12, 2007
May the memories of your loving wife and mother and all the special times you shared together be of comfort to you now and in the days ahead and bring you peace in your hearts. She was such a beautiful, loving and caring person. You are all in my thought and prayers during this difficult time.
Leshell,Chaz&Chazlynn Hollie-Burke
February 11, 2007
john terry and family please know you are in our prayers in this difficult time
Chris and Laura Barrett
February 11, 2007
Dear John,
We've never forgotten your friendship from our time together at Grove City and later at Duquesne Systems. May God's comfort be very real for you and your whole family during what must feel like a very unreal situation. Hope to catch up after things settle down.
Fondly,
Matthew Loftus Perry Jericho
February 11, 2007
dear family members, John,Terry and all you are in our prayers in this difficult time GOD needed a care taker of children and a mother in heaven to help him,she will be taken care of for sure!!
Stephanie Forrest Yavuzturk
February 11, 2007
To the family of Peggy -- our deepest sympathy for your loss. There was never a time we didn't mention Peggy's name when Elvis' name came up. And we remember all the good times in Blue Flames...Mrs. Sides always cheering everyone on at all the parades. Please hold tight to the beautiful and fun memories you have.
Thinking of you and holding you close at heart during this time,
Walt & Kathie Forrest, Sharon (Forrest) Robb, Stacie (Forrest) Pope, & Stephanie Forrest Yavuzturk
Bob Feyche
February 10, 2007
Dear Jim and the entire family,
It was a joy and honor to have worked with Peggy at Preschool Development. Her dedication and heartfelt care for the children and the organization were unsurpassed. You are in our family's prayers.
Bob and Sally Barbour
February 10, 2007
Dear Sides, Benzinger & Depp Families:our deepest sympathies to you. We were sorry to hear what happened to Peg but know where she is now. Sorry we could not come to spend time with you all. Love Bob & Sally Barbour
Jennifer Livingston
February 10, 2007
To Benzinger Family, and my great friend, Becky...
You will be in my prayers at this time of sorrow.
Lisa German
February 10, 2007
Johnny,
Please know that I am profoundly sorry for the loss of your mom. She was an amazing woman, who loved you so much. (even more than Elvis) May God bless you, and your family. Thank you for being such an important part of my childhood... a part of me. With love, Lisa (Byrne) German
TRISHIA MORDECKI
February 9, 2007
TO MY BELOVED FAMILY,
AUNT PEGGY WAS THE BEST AND WILL BE TRUELY MISSED BY MYSELF AND ALL OF HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS.I HAVE A POEM I WANT TO SHARE THAT SUMS UP THE WAY WE AS A FAMILY SHOULD STICK TOGETHER:IT SEEMS WE NEED EACH OTHER WHETHER YOUNG OR OLD OR GRAY AND WE SHOULD CONTINUE TO HOLD HANDS TILL GOD TAKES US AWAY.LOVE YOU AUNT PEGGY YOU WILL BE TRUELY MISSED.
LOVE,
TRISHIA,COLLIN AND KAYLEE MORDECKI
Cheryl Johnson
February 9, 2007
My Mother ( Ida May Leech) was friends with Peggy when she worked in East LIberty in the 1980's. I remember her saying she loved Elvis and mom thought of her as a good friend. I was saddened to hear the circumstances of her passing, and will remember her in my prayers. My mom will reunite with her at heavens gate. God bless you all!
Evelyn Hamlett
February 9, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. Peggy was a wounderful woman and a caring boss. She gave PDPI her all from begining to end and will be missed by all now that "PEGGY HAS LEFT THE BUILDING".
Char Rumsky
February 9, 2007
Jim and Family,
Nothing that I say or do, will be of much help right now. Just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Char Rumsky
Tony Green
February 9, 2007
I'm sorry that this is the circumstance of our reconnecting.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Julie Sulkowski
February 9, 2007
My deepest sympathy to all of Peggy's family and friends. She was a wonderful and caring person and I will always cherish the time that we worked together at PDPI Head Start.
Tonya Avery
February 9, 2007
My thoughts and memories of Peggy will be with me always.
May God bless her family, friends and loved ones and ease our pain.
Elvis will be surrounded by another Angel and fan.
Jeff Clark
February 9, 2007
Peggy was a great person who I only knew by the one who sent boxs of gifts to my children every year. I only got the privelege to meet her when she payed my familey a visit in Texas.I knew what kind of person she was before i met her in person. My familey will miss her.Peggy will continue as an angel.God bless all familey and friends.
Roxanne Dudjak
February 9, 2007
I WILL FOREVER LOVE PEGGY. She had such a kind heart, a beautiful spirit to reach out to me when she didn't have to. I thought of her as a mother. I will miss her just as much as I miss her son, Jerry.
Jim, Joe, & John ~ your mom was very proud of all of you (her words)
Peggy was my dear friend & I will always keep her in my heart.
Love, Roxanne
Susan Clark
February 9, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Hugs and kisses from great nephews Spencer and Sterling and great neice Skyler Clark in New Braunfels, Texas.
Donna Jarmulowski
February 9, 2007
To Peggy's Family, Take comfort in knowing that your Mom touched many lives including mine. Her kind spirit, and relentless dedication to her boys will be remembered. I will think of her and grin when I hear an "Elvis Presley" tune. May the Lord comfort you and keep you close duirng your time of sorrow.....
Sue Rizzo (Huff)
February 9, 2007
Dear Benzinger, Sides and Depp Families,
Words cannot express the sadness and sympathy that I have for your family. This is such a tragedy! Please know that our family is praying for your family at this very sad time. May God Bless each and every one of you.
Patrice and Darrell Bilenski
February 9, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Peggy was such a caring, giving woman and it was an honor to have known her. We would all do well to follow her example of charity to others. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kathryn Rose
February 9, 2007
Jim and Family,
I am sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Mara Dyer-Knox
February 9, 2007
May God bless the family in this time of sorrow.
Peggy was a wonderful, wonderful person, who loved her some "Elvis". Peggy was also a very caring soul who went above and beyond the call of duty for the Preschool Development Programs,Inc. Head Start Staff, Children and Community.
We will definitely miss you, but will hold on to memories--Thanks for all that you have done!
Sue Kline
February 9, 2007
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to all the members of the family at this very tragic time in your lives.
I will be in prayer for each of you and will ask God to remain in your hearts and by your side.
.
Donna Memmo
February 9, 2007
Jim, I am so very sorry for your loss. I will keep you & your family in my prayers. Please know that I am thinking about you, I know this is hard but try to remember that your Mom is in a better place.
Laurie and Mart Scott Campbell
February 9, 2007
Our prayers are with you. Losing a wife, a parent, a sister, a friend momentarily takes a piece of your heart... which later will heal with fond memories of the woman she was and the echoes of her voice and her laughter. God bless you.
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