Margaret “Peggy” Jean Simmons

Published on January 20, 2025 Visit Funeral Home Website

Margaret “Peggy” Jean Simmons, 81, of Ephrata, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital- Penn Medicine.

She was born in Nanty Glo to Jay and Evelyn Stanton and was the wife of Ronald L. Simmons, Sr., with whom she shared 63 years of marriage.

During her working years, Peggy worked as a manufacturer. In her free time, she enjoyed gambling.

In addition to her husband, Peggy is survived by five children, Randall J. Simmons, Ronald L. Simmons, Jr., Thomas L. Simmons, Timothy A. Simmons, Tammy J. Harner; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four sisters, Sandra Strinko, Patricia Stanton, Debbie McGarvey, and Shirley Markel.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Dave Stanton.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.