Margaret "Peggy" Ritter

Margaret A. "Peggy" Ritter, 82, formerly of Temple, passed away Monday, October 20th, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pottsville.

She was born in Pottsville on May 18, 1943, a daughter of the late Charles & Dorthea (MacMinn) Hay.

Peggy was a graduate of Pottsville High School, a member of the Kilties. She also graduated from Kutztown University.

For 30 years, she worked as a 4th grade teacher at Exeter Township School District. Many of her former students kept in touch with her.

Peggy was the widow of Paul Ritter.

She is survived by her first husband, Paul Riffle, Iowa, her step-daughter, Beth Ritter-Guth, wife of David, Palmerton, grandchildren: David, & Julian, cousins including her caretaker, Carol Seiler Kalinich, wife of Alex, Minersville, and Jim, & Rick Seiler, and Merril Leibensperger, Arizona, and her dear friends, Priscilla & Larry Houp.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday, October 24th at Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona with Pastor Josh Ott officiating. A Viewing will be held from 10:30 AM until the time of service.

Interment will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.

The family would like to thank Compassus Hospice for their excellent care, as well as Providence Place staff for their compassion, with special thanks to Debbie & Carissa.

At the family's request, memorial donations in Peggy’s name may be forwarded to Grace Free Church Orwigsburg, 10 Hollenbush Ln., Orwigsburg PA 17961.