Margaret "Peggy Hannen" Scranton

Margaret "Peggy Hannen" Scranton obituary

Margaret "Peggy Hannen" Scranton

Margaret Scranton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pollard Funeral Home - Chester on Jul. 27, 2025.

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Margaret "Peggy" Scranton, 80, wife of Richard G. Scranton, of Chester, SC, passed away Friday the 25th of July. She was born in Bellville, NJ and the daughter of the late Charles Arnold Hannen and Mildred Hannen. In addition to her husband, Peggy is survived by her stepmother, Jane R. Hannen; one sister, Elizabeth Hannen Olier; four daughters, Suzanne Warnick (David Berner), Kathleen Traina (Mark), Margaret Driscole (David), Nancy Murnieks (Chris Schoenig); grandchildren, Jason Jaworski Traina (Sean Jaworski Traina), Sean Jaworski, Kory Traina (Erin), Kristen Traina (Thomas Fischer). Also surviving is one great-grand-child, Elliot Martin Traina; and several nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her sister's husband, Frank Olier.

Peggy was a faithful and active member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Chester, SC where she was a member of the United Women of Faith, a member of Bethel Lights. She was also a volunteer member of Loaves & Fishes Soup Kitchen where she cooked and packed food for the community. She was a recipient of the United Women of Faith Special Mission Award. Peggy was a grand cook and always brought her wonderful dishes to many church events.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 751, Chester, SC 29706.

All service will be private.

Pollard Funeral Home is serving the family.

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July 30, 2025

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July 28, 2025

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Tracey Ifversen

July 30, 2025

Praying for Peggy's family I'm truly sorry for your loss. Peggy was our beautiful neighbor and friend. We looked forward to her and Ricky coming back to Nutley every year for a visit. So very sad

Kathleen

July 28, 2025

Love and miss you soooooo much Mommy!!!!

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