Obituaries

Robert E. Pegg, 94, of Danville, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, July 21, 2025, at Emmanuel Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation Danville, PA. He was born on August 29, 1930, in Danville, PA, the son of the late Francis G. and Emma M. Ritter Pegg.

Robert graduated from Danville High School in 1949.

He served his country with honor in the United States Navy on the USS Randolph, and he was a firefighter at NAS Corpus Christi.

Robert is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 69 years, Sandra I. Rowe Pegg. They were married on November 26, 1955.

In his earlier years, he was employed by Wernersville State Hospital where he worked with the love of his life, whom he later married. He was employed by Merck and Company for 35 years, retiring in 1991. After his retirement, he enjoyed being a handyman doing odd jobs and delivering flowers for Scott’s Florist.

He was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Danville. He was a Third Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus where he participated in the dart and shuffleboard leagues. A socialite wherever he went, his other memberships included the American Legion, Danville Moose, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Washies Fire Company, East End Fire Company, Southside Fire Company and Friendship Fire Company.

Robert loved woodworking and was well known for his handcrafted Scottie Dogs which he generously gave to many. A great joke teller, his legacy of humor is left to many of his children. An avid sports fan, he especially enjoyed Danville High School sports, Penn State, Philadelphia Phillies and the Philadelphia Eagles. A jack of all trades, he also enjoyed “Penny Ante”.

Robert will be remembered as a wonderful, dedicated husband and father. It was very important to him that he worked two jobs so that his wife could stay home and raise the children. He loved taking all his family on Sunday drives in their station wagon

In addition to his wife, he is survived by six children: Judy M. McCormick (Larry); Michael E. Pegg (Linda); Theresa A. Temple; Helen A. Brown (Fred, Jr.); Robert E. Pegg, Sr. (Lee Ann); all of Danville, PA and Gregory L. Pegg (Annette) of Maryland. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson as well as one brother, James F. Pegg (Helen) of Williamsport, PA.

He was preceded in death by one brother, John “Jack” Pegg and two sisters: Mary Flick and Margaret Keefer, his son-in-law Bill Temple, as well as one granddaughter, Shannon McCormick in 1977.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life Walkthrough to be held on Friday, July 25, 2025, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Visneski Funeral Home, Inc. 42 West Mahoning Street Danville PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM to be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church 68 Center Street with Father Kenneth Roth as celebrant. Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery, Elysburg, PA with military rites accorded by the Danville American Legion Post 40 Honor Guard and the United States Navy Honor Guard.

The family will provide flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or Friendship Fire Company 111 Ferry Street Danville, PA 17821.

Arrangements are under the direction of Visneski Funeral Home, Inc 42 West Mahoning Street Danville PA 17821. www.visneski.com.