Flora E. “Peggy” Medsger, 92, of West Newton, died Thursday, January 29, 2026. She was born December 11, 1933 in East McKeesport, a daughter of the late H. Clinton and Lydie (Welsh) Taylor. A graduate of Sewickley high School, she was a member of First Baptist Church of West Newton. A loving mother and grandmother, she also enjoyed her brothers and sisters. Peggy had a love of music, the holidays, especially Christmas, and laughing. Surviving are three children, Deborah Dziack and husband, George, Carl P. Medsger and wife, Belinda, and Susan Yackovich and husband, Mark; seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Richard and Gregory Frank, Nathaniel Dziack, Shawnna Crago, Taylor Medsger, and Carl P. Medsger, Jr.; and 6 great grandchildren; a brother, Clarence Taylor; and nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl W. Medsger, Jr.; sisters, Sara Schmitt and Marian Andrews; and brothers, Scott, David, Walter, William, James, Harold, Charles and Richard. The family would like to thank the staff at Brookdale of Murrysville. Friends will be received 2-4 & 6-8 pm Sunday at the J. William McCauley, Jr. Funeral Home, 901 Vine St., West Newton, where a Funeral Service will be held at 11 am Monday. Interment will follow in West Newton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 201 S. 6th St., West Newton PA 15089. Condolences may be left at http://www.mccauleyfuneralhome.com.
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