Margaret Ann “Peg” (Osterman) Shepherd, 87, of Wheeling, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015, in Wheeling Hospital.
Peg was born September 1, 1928 in Wheeling, the daughter of the late Edward Osterman, Sr. and Margaret Anna(Connell) Osterman Niggemyer. She was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, where she was active in the Altar Rosary Society and the Funeral Luncheon Committee.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Bernard Niggemyer; a brother, Edward L. Osterman, Jr.; a daughter-in-law, Karen Lowry-Shepherd; and a son-in-law, Peter A. Daniel.
Peg is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Charles W. “Chuck” Shepherd; four children, Charles E. (Jeanne) Shepherd of Littleton, Colo., Donald L. Shepherd of McMurray, Pa., Patricia A. (Kevin “Cork”) Schane of Beech Bottom, W.Va., and Mary Jo Daniel of Glen Dale, W.Va.; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 pm, Friday, at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Wheeling Chapel, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling, where a vigil service will be held at 7:30 pm.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am, Saturday, December 19, 2015, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, with the Rev. Dennis Schuelkens and Rev. Msgr. George Coyne as celebrants. Interment will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyer.com
Dear Mary Jo & Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sadness, here on earth; however, we know that your Mom is in Heaven this year for Christmas. I have such fond memories of going with you and your parents camping, watching them square dance and always being made welcome in your home. Peg made a wonderful impression on my life as to what a “real family” was like. I will be forever grateful for those memories. May she rest in peace and maybe even dance with the Angels. God Bless.
Chuck and family – My deepest condolences on the passing of Peg. Myself and the rest of the Buffalo clan have fond memories of her from the reunion.
My heart is filled with sorrow because of the loss of your sweet mother, especially during this season of the year. Oh how I remember Chuck and Peg trying to teach me how to make a flower arrangement at one of their many classes. They were such a fun couple, always laughing together and making every moment the best. My sincere condolences to Pat and the entire family. Rest In Peace, Peg, and may God be with you and bless you all.
Charles and family I am so sorry to hear of Peg’s passing. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest now Peg in the arms of our Lord and Savior your work on earth is complete. God Bless you all †
I light this candle for Aunt Peggy and hope that my dad and ” toots” are taking her by the hand. I know she will watch over all of us. Much love
My dearest Shepherd family, I am so sorry for your loss. One of my fondest memories was staying with you all when we had a flood and your mom/wife made the most delicious, outrageous, red velvet cake. Well, I had never had anything so lovely. She will be missed. I will keep you all in my prayers. I know your memories of her will give you peace and make you smile everyday. Much love at this time
Chuck, I am so sorry for your loss, All our group enjoyed her humor . she was truly devoted to you.May she rest in peace now.
So sorry, I so enjoyed Peg at our meetings! She was a very pleasant person and I feel privileged to have known her.