Peggy A. Barket

May 26, 1941 - January 23, 2021

Peggy A. Barket, 79, of Tower City, passed away at her home on Saturday, January 23, 2021. She was the wife of John A. Barket. They celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary this past June. Born in Valley View on May 26, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Annie C. (Lubold) Koppenhaver. She was a graduate of Porter Tower High School, Tower City, with the Class of 1959. Peggy was a member of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Lebanon. She was very involved with the Boy Scouts of America. Peggy was a Cubmaster and was the chairman of the Lancaster/Lebanon popcorn campaign. She was a recipient of the Silver Beaver Award. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son Matthew J. husband of Angela Barket of Lebanon; daughter Laraine C. Barket of Pataskala, OH; grandchildren Jonathan M. husband of Angela Barket of Orwigsburg, Anthony M. Barket, and Ambrose Barket of Lebanon; and great granddaughter Lucy Barket. Peggy was one of thirteen children. A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 29, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the Greenwood Cemetery, Tower City. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the WellSpan Sechler Family Cancer Center, 844 Tuck St., Lebanon, PA 17042.