Peggy Jean Snyder passed from this life to the next on January 8, 2026, at the age of 91, held in the care of the God she trusted throughout her long life. She was born in Franklin on February 28, 1934, to Ralph and Charlotte (Hays) Reagle.

Peggy Jean Reagle married Herbert William Snyder on July 29, 1949, stepping into married life just as the country was emerging from the shadows of World War II and embracing a new era of hope. A young bride, Peggy left town life behind and moved to the country—a shift that brought new rhythms, new responsibilities, and a new way of living. She appreciated the patient tutoring of her mother-in-law, Clara, who taught her gardening, preserving food, and cooking—skills essential to rural women who kept their families fed through changing seasons and uncertain times. Peggy embraced those lessons with grace, trusting that God equips us for the paths we walk. Together she and Herb raised six sons and one daughter born between 1951 and 1969, years that saw America move from black-and-white television to moon landings, from party-line telephones to push-button ones, and from handwritten letters to the first home computers.

Peggy kept the home fires burning through all of it—cooking on woodstoves and later electric ones, hanging laundry on the line even as automatic dryers became common, and tending a garden long before “homegrown” became fashionable again. She supported her growing family in every church, 4-H, and school activity, living out her faith not in grand gestures but in daily acts of service, patience, and love.

At age 40—during a time when many women were entering the workforce for the first time—Peggy opened a new chapter of her own. With quiet determination and trust in God’s timing, she earned her GED and applied to work as a nurse’s aide at Franklin Hospital. She later became a ward secretary in the Emergency Room and, encouraged by coworkers who recognized her gifts, studied to become an LPN. Her family proudly gathered to celebrate her graduation. Peggy worked the night shift in the Emergency Room throughout her entire LPN career, caring for patients in the quiet, demanding hours when most of the world slept. She offered calm, capable compassion through emergencies, long nights, and the steady hum of a hospital that never truly rests. Her work was an extension of her faith—serving others with gentleness, steadiness, and a heart for those in need. She continued this work until her retirement in 1993, witnessing medical care evolve from handwritten charts to early computers and from simple instruments to rapidly advancing technology.

After retirement, Peggy and Herb continued living at the family farm in Cooperstown, joyfully receiving visits from family members and celebrating additional anniversaries until Herb’s death in 2013. Peggy chose to remain at the farm, supported by daily visits from her son Craig and frequent help from her son Pete. Their constant love and care will never be forgotten. Though Peggy struggled with health issues that left her less mobile, her mind remained active and engaged, and her faith remained steady. She had lived through nine decades of transformation—rural electrification, interstate highways, color television, the rise of the internet, and the world shrinking into the palm of a hand—yet she carried the same trust in God she learned in her youth.

Peggy is survived by her sons: Steve (Marcy) of Fort Myers, Florida; Randy (Judi) of Apalachin, New York; Craig of Cooperstown; Mike (Erin) of St. Petersburg, Florida; Ed (Laura) of Radcliff, Kentucky; and Pete of Cochranton; along with 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. In addition to Herb, one granddaughter (Alyson) and Peggy’s parents, sisters, and brothers also predeceased her. Peggy’s beloved daughter, Sue, died in 1994. Peggy loved to hear regularly from Sue’s husband, Chris Currier. Chris and his three daughters and grandchildren live in North Carolina. Other grands and great-grands live across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Arizona, Virginia, New York, Kentucky, Michigan, and North Dakota.

Peggy’s story is one of devotion, resilience, and quiet strength. She began as a town girl, grew into a country woman, and lived through eras that reshaped the world—yet she remained rooted in the values that never changed: faith in God, love of family, hard work, and a generous heart. Her legacy lives on in the generations who carry her spirit forward, grateful for the light she left behind.

A private memorial service will be held for family and close friends at a later date.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 312 W Park St. Franklin.

In lieu of flowers donations in Peggy’s name can be made to the Cooperstown Volunteer Fire Department P.O. Box 186 Cooperstown, PA 16317.

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