Margaret 'Peg' Matchett Neiswander, Class of 1960

Margaret 'Peg' Matchett Neiswander Formerly of New Brighton Peg Neiswander, 81, of Urbana, Ohio, passed peacefully on April 23, 2020. She lived a wonderful life and will be deeply missed. Born August 11, 1938, in Manchester, New Hampshire, the daughter of the Reverend Wilbur and Margaret Matchett, Peg was raised in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, and graduated in 1960 from Muskingum College. Her career was in social work with the State of Ohio in support of children and education. Since 1967, Peg lived in Urbana, Ohio, raising her two sons and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Daughters of the American Revolution, as well as local garden, book and bridge clubs. Later in life, Peg was an avid travelerjourneys to Europe, Argentina and 11 trips to Africa where she volunteered with community organizations and relished numerous safari adventures. She had a special love for life enjoying good food, wine and many festive gatherings with family and friends. She cherished immeasurable love and support from her family and friends. Special love to Jeanne and Earl Evans, Judi and Jesse Henson, Judy Kirby, Connie Loehr, Tami and Don Troyer, Donna Tullis, Joyce and Jim Wilkerson and Linnae and Roger Wilson. She leaves behind to celebrate her life her sons, Mark (Kobi) Neiswander of Farmington Hills, Mich. and David Neiswander of Chicago, Ill., in addition to the lights in her life granddaughter, Julia Neiswander and grandson, Michael Neiswander. She is also survived by her brother, David (Marsha) Matchett of Kirkland, Wash.; brother-in-law, Jim Sampson; and nieces and nephews, Kristin (Jay), Currie (Bob), Ashley (Craig), Andrew (Candace), Alexander (Brielle) and Claire. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Mary Matchett Sampson.

Year of Muskingum Undergraduate Degree
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