Mary Marguerite “Peggy” Sherwood Wise, career educator, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2008 at Magee-Women’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA after a brief battle with cancer.
Peggy graduated from Youngsville High School in 1959. She earned her Bachelor of Education from Slippery Rock University in 1963 and her Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from Edinboro University in 1968. Predominantly, Peggy taught elementary and middle school language arts. She retired from teaching in the General McLane School District in June of 2006 after having taught a total of 38 years.
Peggy enjoyed life, teaching, her grandchildren, gardening, the Erie Playhouse, and most recently, ballroom dancing. She was a faithful member of the Federated Church in East Springfield, PA. Additionally, she was a founding member of the Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority at Slippery Rock University. Her other memberships included Delta Kappa Gamma (women’s national education sorority) and Daughters of the Eastern Star, the Youngsville, PA chapter. Peggy was dedicated to the success of General McLane School District and faithfully attended the school board meetings there for over 25 years.
Peggy is survived by her husband of 43 years, Dr. Timothy D. Wise, Ph.D., whom she married on September 3, 1965. Additionally, she is survived by her two children. Her son is Thomas Wise (Becky), and their children are Quillan, Brody, and Darrah of Waterford, PA. Her daughter is Mary Anne Cousins (Klint), and their children are Mary Claire and Kyle of Edinboro. As a descendent of the local region, Peggy is survived by many loving relatives as well as her older brother, Dick (Karen) Sherwood of Greenville, PA and her younger sister Sue (Gib) Scott of Bear Lake, PA and their loving families.
Peggy was preceded in death by both her parents, Hugh and Mary Sherwood, of Youngsville, PA.
Friends may call at the Van Matre Family Funeral Home, 306 Erie Street, Edinboro, on Sunday afternoon and evening, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. Funeral services will take place there on Monday at 11:00am officiated by Rev. Dr. Ed Huntley of the Federated Church and Rev. Brian Kelly of McLane Church, Edinboro, PA. Interment will follow at Edinboro Cemetery.
Our hearts and prayers go out to the entire Wise family. Your mother resides in our memories as an extraordinary educator, mentor and role model. God bless,
Maya
Dear Mr. Wise, Tom, Becky, Quillan, Brody, and Darrah,
I am so very sorry for the loss of one so dear. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God hold you in the palm of his hand and comfort you at this very difficult time.
Sincere Condolonces,
Jeanette Johnson (Becky’s coworker at Waterford Pharmacy)
Dear Mr. Wise, Tom, and MaryAnne:
I just learned of your loss and am at a loss for words. My heart sunk when mom told me and how I wish I was not so far away in Alaska that I could not be there for you. My mind is flooded with memories and stories. My heart hurts for you. Your mom was a special lady that raised two great kids that was totally devoted to her husband. I can only hope someone can write words like that about me when I die. I know that your loss must be so great but I am sure there must be some comfort in knowing that you will see her again one day.
God Bless,
Cathy and Family
Tim and family,
Eva and I send our sympathy and condolences. We are living in Florida now but I visit friends at Cambridge and Edinboro once a year and remember the great times at Alliance. Those times included you.
Chris and Eva
Tim and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are in Florida and unable to attend the services. We have many fond thoughts of Peggy, as she had two of our children in school, and Linda worked with her through the transition of fourth graders to the middle school.
Don and Linda
Tim and Family,
Our sincere condolences to you and your families at this sad time. We had some nice times at our school and our class reunions. Peggy was a fine individual.
Ron and Joanne (Sobeck) Poulson
Tim and family: Although I personally did not know Mary I did graduate with her sister Sue….My sincere sympathy goes out to your and your family at this sad time….remember the good memories and you will never forget her…Judith Hepler
Tim and family,
Our condolences go out to you and your families. We had some good times at high school and at past reunions. Peggy will be missed.
Sincerely,
Ron and Joanne
Tim and family
My sincere sympathy goes out to you and the entire family at such a sad time, I am so glad to have so many nice memories of all our past High School days. Love, Rosann and family
Tim and Family,
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. We were happy to have met Peg through our Mother, Delia. She was a lovely lady and will be long remembered.
Jackie and Lawrence Gustafson
To the family of Peggy Wise
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sadness.
Dan and Maggie Bemis
TIM,
My condolences go out to you and your families. I remember her so well.
Please know I am thinking of you during this sad time.
Gib Mason
gmason@yhsalumni.net