Born June 12, 1916, in Montgomery, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Helen (Peterman) Metzger.
On September 3, 1940, Margaret married William I. Banzhaf, Retired State Police Captain. They celebrated 54 years of marriage, until his death June 2, 1995.
She was a former member of the Monsey Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star 481, and a member of the Wheel Inn, Ralston.
Surviving are a daughter, Sally Banzhaf-LaRue and her companion, Richard D. Zimmerman of Williamsport; two beloved grandchildren, Joseph W. LaRue and his wife Michelle of Conway, NH and Kristia I. Griggs of Chesapeake, VA; three beloved great-grandchildren, Kristiana, Dylan and Abigail; and loved ones Rick and Tina Zimmerman of Williamsport.
Margaret was predeceased by a brother John Metzger and his infant twin brother and an infant sister Emma Metzger.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, at the Muncy Cemetery. Officiating will be the Rev. David P. Culbertson, pastor of St. James Episcopal Church, Muncy.
The family will provide flowers and suggests memorial contributions in Margaret's name be made to the American Heart Association, 1704 Warren Ave., Williamsport, PA 17701 or to a charity of one's choice.
The family is being assisted by Grenoble Funeral Home, 121 S. Main St., Muncy.
Born June 12, 1916, in Montgomery, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Helen (Peterman) Metzger.
On September 3, 1940, Margaret married William I. Banzhaf, Retired State Police Captain. They celebrated 54 years of marriage, until his death June 2, 1995.
She was a former member of the Monsey Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star 481, and a member of the Wheel Inn, Ralston.
Surviving are a daughter, Sally Banzhaf-LaRue and her companion, Richard D. Zimmerman of Williamsport; two beloved grandchildren, Joseph W. LaRue and his wife Michelle of Conway, NH and Kristia I. Griggs of Chesapeake, VA; three beloved great-grandchildren, Kristiana, Dylan and Abigail; and loved ones Rick and Tina Zimmerman of Williamsport.
Margaret was predeceased by a brother John Metzger and his infant twin brother and an infant sister Emma Metzger.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, at the Muncy Cemetery. Officiating will be the Rev. David P. Culbertson, pastor of St. James Episcopal Church, Muncy.
The family will provide flowers and suggests memorial contributions in Margaret's name be made to the American Heart Association, 1704 Warren Ave., Williamsport, PA 17701 or to a charity of one's choice.
The family is being assisted by Grenoble Funeral Home, 121 S. Main St., Muncy.
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