Margaret L. “Peggy” Shultz, 89, of Harrisville, PA, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on March 22, 1936, in Butler, PA, to the late Norman and Theresa (Kienzle) Hariff.
She graduated from Butler High School in 1954. She went on to work as a Cosmetologist at her home salon, until retiring in 1996. In addition, Margaret worked as a Hairdresser at Sunnyview for eight years. She was also a longtime member of First United Methodist Church, as well as the AARP, the American Legion #778, the VFW #249, the Tanglewood, the Moose Lodge #249, the Butler Farm Show, and the Jefferson Grange #1373. Margaret enjoyed going to card parties (particularly 500 bid), playing bingo, going to the senior center (both Butler and Franklin), travelling, camping, as well as spending time with her loving family.
Margaret is survived by her daughter, Sherry Patton; her seven grandchildren, Travis Thompson, Chad (Autumn) Thompson, Abbey Thompson, Robert (Jessica) Shultz, Richele (James) Shultz, James (Gloria) Patton, and Jacob (Chloe) Patton; her two great-grandchildren, Skylar Hastings and Sawyer Shultz; her sister, Norma Snyder; as well as by her numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her loving husband of 40 years, Robert Shultz, Jr., whom she married on January 30, 1956, and who passed away on December 7, 1996; her sister, Gladys Saniga, her daughter, Debra Thompson; her son, Robert Shultz, III; her daughter-in-law, Pam Shultz; her two brother-in-laws, Bob Snyder and John Saniga; her two son-in-laws, Robert Patton and Larry Thompson; as well as by her loving friend and companion, Raymond “Ray” Klingensmith.
Friends and family will be received on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, and from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, at Thompson – Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street Butler, PA.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am, on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home Inc., 124 East North St. Butler, PA, with Pastor David Janz, officiating.
A private burial will take place at Greenlawn Burial Estates.
All who knew Margaret are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to her unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.