Margaret ‘Peg’ Might – Washington, formerly of Charleroi
Obituaries
December 13, 2023

Margaret ‘Peg’ Might – Washington, formerly of Charleroi

By obits

 

Margaret “Peg” Might, 96, of Washington and formerly of Charleroi, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, with her family by her side. Born in Syracuse, N.Y. on Aug. 20, 1927, she was the daughter of William and Lillian Upson Hopkins. Peg received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of New York at Cortland. She was a former teacher in New York and had worked at the former Johnston the Florist in Charleroi. Peg was an active member of the former St. Jerome’s Church and Mary, Mother of the Church, and was a former past president of Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians. Peg is survived by her sons, George W. (Diane) Might of Beaufort, S.C. and Paul (Jean) Might of Cranberry Township; five daughters, Elynn Light of Ferndale, Wash., Adele (David) Barndollar of Miami, Joyce (Harold) Leininger of Oil City, Joan Might of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Carol (Ben) Jones of Rostraver Township; 11 grandchildren, Justin Might, Jordan and Caylee Otto, Eric and Kara Barndollar, Matthew and Kaitlyn Leininger, Rebecca, Morgan, Marcus and Riley Might; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George S. Might; a son, Thomas Might; two brothers, William J. Hopkins and Robert Charles Hopkins; a sister, Ann Brayman; and her great-granddaughter, Hallie Raye Leininger. Visitation will be held 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, at LEONARD M. PAVLIC FUNERAL HOMES INC., 235 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, at St. Andrew the Apostle Church Charleroi. Interment will follow at Monongahela Cemetery, Monongahela. Peg’s family would like to thank the staff at Strabane Trails, Caring Mission, Vitas Hospice and the staff at Premier Washington Health Center. The family suggests that memorials be made to the food bank of your choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.pavlicfuneralhomes.com.

Stuff the Bus expands efforts to assist area students
Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 17, 2026
It’s now an independent nonprofit organization with a reach far beyond Charleroi. Stuff the Bus is spreading its wings. After nine years of supporting students in the Charleroi Area School District, t...
Ringgold High School crowns homecoming king and queen
Latest News, Main
October 17, 2026
Eli Pierce and Bella Schnupp were crowned as homecoming king and queen at Ringgold High School. Photo by Heather Hart / For the Mon Valley Independent
McKeesport Area High School crowns homecoming queen and king
Latest News, Main
October 17, 2026
McKeesport Area High School chose Michelle Ferguson and Barrett Greenlee as its homecoming queen and king. Photo by  Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent
Donora arrest, video sparks investigation
Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 17, 2026
Shawn Bowman contends excessive force was used when he was taken into custody in August. Donora borough officials say they are investigating the actions of a police officer captured on video punching ...
Crash deaths ruled accidental
Latest News, Main
October 17, 2026
Four Yough High School students were killed in a March 21 crash. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive The deaths of four Yough High School students in a fiery March crash have been ruled accidental. On Frida...
Washington County’s annual Road to Recovery Symposium held
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
October 17, 2026
The event brings together people involved in the fight against opioid addiction. For the MVI More than 150 community stakeholders working to address the opioid epidemic gathered Wednesday at the Penns...