Margaret R. Wentz

June 10, 1923 - April 4, 2019

Margaret "Peg" R. Wentz, age 95, of Levittown, PA, passed on peacefully into God's loving arms on April 4, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. She was born and raised in Bristol, PA. Peg was Valedictorian at both Bristol High and Abington Nursing Schools. Peg went on to attend Trenton State College where she earned her Master's Degree in Social Work. She retired as a school nurse for Bristol Twp. School District. Peg was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church of Bristol, PA where she started a prayer group, taught Sunday School and was a member of the bell choir. She was also a member of the Eastern Star, Neshaminy Chapter #374. She was an avid reader and loved knitting prayer shawls, feeding the birds and tending to her rose garden. Peg often lead a water aerobics class at the YMCA on Saturdays until she was 90 years old. She enjoyed her Saturday breakfast at IHOP and going out to lunch after church on Sundays. Peg will be remembered as the "pillar of strength" to her family. She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and dear friend who will be deeply missed. Peg is predeceased by her parents, Charles G. and Susie H. (Smoyer) Rathke and her beloved husband, James L. Wentz. She is survived by her children, Robert J. Wentz, Louise A. Wentz, and Mark S. Wentz; grandson, Sean R. Wentz; sisters, Charlotte M. Doan and Alma E. Erb; several loving nieces and nephews; and many loving and dear friends who became part of Peg's extended family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on April 11, 2019 from 5pm-8pm at First United Methodist Church of Bristol, located at 201 Mulberry Street, Bristol, PA 19007. A funeral service will begin at 8pm at the church. Peg will be laid to rest privately at the request of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to United Methodist Women and sent to First United Methodist Church Bristol. To post photos, share a memory, or send an online condolence, please visit www.moldenfuneralchapel.com..