Margaret T. Bauer

Margaret T. “Peg” Bauer, 85, of 602 Center Street, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 7, 2022, at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born October 15, 1936, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Squires McKnight.  Peg was a lifelong resident of the area and attended St. Marys schools.  She was employed at Sylvania where she retired after 35 years.

On June 18, 1954, in the Sacred Heart Church, Peg married Glenn E. Bauer, who survives.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters: Linda Larkin (Charles) of Brockport and Leslie Bauer (Lee) of St. Marys; three sons: Timothy Bauer (Kelly) of St. Marys, David Bauer of Virginia, and Wade Bauer (Paula) of St. Marys; seven grandchildren: Cole, Marissa, Chelsie, Ryan, Hayley, Robbie, and Allen; by seven great-grandchildren; her sister, Mary Lou Herzing of St. Marys; her brother, John McKnight (MaryJo) of St. Marys; and by her little dog, Sadie.

In addition to her parents, Peg was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Donovan

Peg was a member of the Sacred Heart Church and was active with the church volunteering her time especially during the bread sales.  She was a member of the St. Anne’s Society, was a girl scout leader, and cherished her family.

There will be no visitation.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church on Thursday January 13, 2022 at 12:00 PM, with the Rev. Jeffery Noble, officiating.  Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Elk County Human Society, 1029 E. Eschbach Road, St. Marys, PA  15857.