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Margaret Anne Lonsdorf Frey, “Peggy,” 55, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2009, in her home following a long illness.

She is survived by her loving husband, David Duval Frey; four children, Christine of Orlando, Florida, Kevin of Greensboro, North Carolina, Joseph of Clear Brook, Virginia, and Catherine of Wilmington, North Carolina; one grandson, Hayden of Clear Brook, Virginia; two sisters, Jane Lonsdorf Keffer (and husband Walter N., Sr.) and Patricia Lonsdorf Perucca (and husband Richard J., Sr.), all of York, Pennsylvania; eight nieces and nephews; as well as seven great-nieces and nephews, with two on the way. Peggy also leaves behind her in-laws, the Frey family, William S. Frey, Jr. and wife Carla, Andrew W. Frey, Sr., and Purdon Hobbs, all of York, Susan and Paul Haddaway of Easton, Maryland, and Dave’s twin, Catherine, of Thomasville, Pennsylvania; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents-in-law, William S. and Purdon W. Frey, Sr.

Peggy was born January 27, 1954, in York, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late John F. and Margaret (McLaughlin) Lonsdorf.

Peggy lived a life full of friends and fun things to do. She was a member of the board for the Youth Development Centers in Winchester, VA, and Wilmington, NC. She was also a board member for the American Cancer Society in Winchester, VA, and the YWCA in Wilmington. Peggy volunteered at the ACS in Wilmington, as well as her local hospitals in Winchester and Wilmington. Peggy was also a member of the Apple Club in Winchester, and an avid supporter/participant in the annual Apple Blossom Festival, an Exchange Club member, and a board member for the Winchester Medical Center Women’s Auxiliary.

Peggy was a 1971 graduate of York Catholic High School and attended York College of Pennsylvania. She was employed by several different banking institutions before leaving the workforce to be a full-time mother. She will be greatly missed by her many, many friends and family members.

A public visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the John W. Keffer Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc., 2114 W. Market St., York PA 17404, with a service from 1 p.m. to 1:30. Burial will follow, in Prospect Hill Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Kevin M. Frey, Joseph P. Frey, Walter Nash Keffer, Jr., John Lonsdorf Keffer, Paul R. Keffer, and Kevin Hoffman.

Contributions may be made to any local American Cancer Society, or Youth Development Center in memory of Peggy Frey.