Margaret L. "Peggy" Troup, 60, of Franklin, passed away the evening of Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the Caring Place.

Daughter of the late Bonita Campbell and William "Bill" Rodgers, she was born on January 12, 1966 in Oil City.

Peggy earned her GED on May 24, 1985.

In her earlier days, Peggy was a cook for various restaurants in the Franklin area. She was a gifted cook.

She was also a wonderful baker. Her family members will remember her pies and all of the barbecues she hosted over the years.

In her youth, Peggy would spend time making cookies with her Grandma Peg Sisney over the holidays.

October was Peggy's favorite month. She loved watching the leaves change colors in the fall. In the winter, she enjoyed going around the neighborhood to admire everyone's Christmas lights.

She loved the outdoors; bike riding, walking, and enjoying the trails were some of her favorite ways to get outside. As a child, she and her family would take summer trips to Conneaut Lake to swim and enjoy the sunshine.

She was an animal lover as well and leaves behind her beloved cat, Kai.

Above all, Peggy loved her family. They will miss her deeply and cherish the memories they have with her.

On January 8, 1983, Peggy married her husband, Mikel E. Troup. They shared nearly 43 years together, and he survives her.

In addition to her husband, Peggy is survived by two sons, Jeremy and Josh Troup, both of Franklin. Also left to cherish her memory is her sister, Kathy (Rick) Davis Hughes of Franklin, nieces Angel and Jess, nephew Matt, aunt Mary Kistler of Franklin, uncles Gary Sisney and Bill Hamilton of Atlanta, GA, cousin Tom Kistler and his wife Kathleen of Franklin, nephews Shawn and Greg Kistler, both of Franklin, and two close friends, Judy Sherman and Julie Uber.  

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, an aunt, an uncle, and two cousins.

There will be no funeral services.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted with Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 312 W Park St Franklin, PA 16323.

Donations may be made in Peggy's memory to Venango County Humane Society by visiting https://vcpahumane.org/ and selecting "Donate".

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting huffguthrie.com.