Peggy A. Yorgey

Peggy A. Yorgey, beloved mother, sister, mom-mom, 84 years of age formerly of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away as guest of Orwigsburg Manor in Orwigsburg, on Sunday November 1 , 2026

Born Tuesday, May 26, 1942 in Allentown, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Lemuel and Margaret (Kunkel) Burnet. Peggy was also predeceased by; first husband, Lynn D. Yorgey, and second husband, David Steigerwalt; sisters, Sydney Clark, Elizabeth Dologite; brothers, L. Robert Burnet Jr., Ronald Burnet, C. Richard Burnet.

Surviving are; son, Michael D. Yorgey and his wife Charlotte; daughter, Lori L. Chinchar and her companion Kevin McArdle; sister, Eleanor Kurtz; grandchildren, Kaitlynn Yorgey, and Daniel Chinchar III and his wife Sydney. Many nieces and nephews also survive Peggy.

Peggy and her late husband, Lynn, were the proud owners and operators of the former Country Junction Farm Market and Texaco Gas Station in the Snyder mini-mall, having previously run Sunny Side Orchard. Following Lynn’s passing, Peggy began her tenure with Walmart, serving as a Regional Human Resources Manager. A woman of many passions, she bred Irish Setters, boarded and raised horses, and always found time for crafting and beach vacations. While annual trips to Disney World were a consistent highlight of her year, nothing ever topped her favorite role of all: being a devoted "Mom-Mom." Holidays were always a special occasion at her home, filled with delicious baked goods and beautifully presented family meals.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884

A Funeral Service will be held Thursday November 5, 2026 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home. A visitation will take place on Thursday morning from 10:00 A.M. until time of services.

Interment will be in Zion Stone Church Cemetery of West Penn Township New Ringgold Pennsylvania.

Memorials in Peggy's name to:

Soar Animal Rescue

P.O. Box 286

Schnecksville Pennsylvania 18078

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com