Margaret F. "Peggy" Michaels

Margaret F. “Peggy” (Hensel) Michaels, 52, of Brackenridge, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh following a brief illness. She was born September 8, 1965 in Harrison Township, daughter of Rose Marie (Thimons) Hensel, Tarentum and the late Henry P. “Harry” Hensel, Jr. Peggy lived her entire life in Brackenridge and Tarentum and was a member of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Church, Natrona Heights where she was an usher. She graduated from St. Joseph High School, Natrona Heights and held two associates degree’s in Accounting and Child care from Community College of Allegheny County. Peggy enjoyed family gatherings, flower arranging, board games and was an excellent artist.

          Besides her mother she is survived by her husband of 25 years, Timothy Michaels; her siblings Mary Rose Hensel, Tarentum, Jo Ann (Mark) George, Lower Burrell, Michael P. (Suzan) Hensel, Frazer Twp., Judith M. (Joseph) Strehlen, Irwin and Matthias J. “Matt” Hensel, Tarentum. Also surviving are her nieces and nephews, Julie (Matthew) Smith, Justin, Shane & Kaitlin Hensel and Sara Strehlen and 3 great nieces Cassidy, Delaney and Marlee Smith.

          At the request of the family, there will be no public visitation, however all  relatives and friends are invited to attend a Christian Funeral Mass, Wednesday, January 31 at 10 am in Our Lady of Victory Roman Catholic Church, Harwick with Rev. Alan E. Morris, officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Burial will be private in Sacred Heart-St. Peter Cemetery, Tarentum. Arrangements by Duster Funeral Home, Inc. 347 E 10^th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526. VISIT: dusterfh.com