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Peggy A. Givler Reed, 69

May 24, 2023

Peggy A. Givler Reed, age 69, passed away on Wednesday May 24, 2023. Born in Ephrata, PA she was the daughter of the late Betty (Pierce) and George H. Givler.

Peggy graduated from Bloomsburg University with a Master’s degree in Speech Pathology. Her entire career was spent providing speech therapy throughout Berks and Lancaster counties.
Peggy was a brilliant, humble, and kind woman. She was strong and resilient. She was a supporter and cheerleader for pretty much every person she met. She appreciated diversity and individuality. Her love for her family was unmatched. And ever generous, Peggy was an organ donor.

In addition to her daughter, Tessa King of Lancaster, Peggy is survived by her grandchildren Sophia and Orlando Cortez, Jr. and their father Orlando Cortez, Sr., all of Lancaster; her brothers, George E. Givler, husband of Sara, and John Givler, husband of Pam; 3 step-siblings, as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Erin King, her infant grandsons, Jamil and Jermaine King-Seals, and her step-mother, Jean Givler.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Research Hospital, www.stjude.org in memory of Jamil and Jermaine.

Family and friends will be received from 4pm – 6pm on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 3110 Lititz Like, Lititz PA 17543.

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June 04, 2023

Dear Tessa,
Jim & I are so sorry for your loss. The photo tribute video to your Mother is beautiful. You and your family are in my prayers. 
Fondly
Kathy Wiley

June 04, 2023

I worked with Peggy for many years at BVNA and we shared a lot of good times.  I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.  Peggy had a huge heart 🥰 Elaine Nau

June 02, 2023

Tessa, Joel and I are so very sorry for the loss of your mom.  I think you look alot like her.  God Bless you honey during this time and always.  Love you very much.
Doris Garcia

May 28, 2023

Tessa
My prayers are with you and the famly. I don’t know what to say.I know is a hard thing to go though. Stay strong and have faith. Sorry for your loss.Know we have for you. My condolences.
Leslie

May 28, 2023

Rest in peace Peg. Taken to soon from this earth. You were a devoted friend and will be missed. 
Nancy Groswold

May 27, 2023

You were a wonderful kind and generous woman. Not just my mother in law but you were my mother to. It was an honor to know you and be apart of your family. I pray that you will forever watch over Tessa,Sophia, Od, and everyone you touched with your love during your life. I love you Peggy!!
Orlando Cortez

Services
Friday, June 02, 2023
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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