Margaret A. "Peggy" Biscoe

Margaret A. “Peggy” Biscoe, 89, a resident of Green Valley Skilled Nursing in Pottsville, and formerly of Shenandoah, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the facility.

Born in Shenandoah on April 8, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Carl C. and Ruth Marie (Swoyer) Kegolis.

Peggy was a 1953 graduate of the former Shenandoah Catholic High School.  She then worked in the local garment industry for many years.  She was a member of the ILGWU.  Peggy enjoyed spending time at the casino, loved animals, going shopping, and reading.  For many years, Peggy volunteered her time at church block parties.  She spent much of her time in prayer and devotion.                              

Besides her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Charles M. Biscoe, her brother, Carl Kegolis, and her brother-in-law, Patrick Kowalick

She is survived by 2 sisters, Mary Kathryn Burns with her husband Edward of Pottsville, and Ruth Kowalick of Philadelphia, along with several grand and great nieces and nephews whom she loved deeply.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 28th at 10am in Divine Mercy Parish, 218 W. Cherry St, Shenandoah and will be officiated by Msgr. Ronald Bocian.  A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to Mass from 9 to 10am in the church.  Burial will immediately follow in the Annunciation BVM Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Peggy’s memory may be made to either, Divine Mercy Parish or Save the Strays Schuylkill.

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