Margaret E. Steg of Churchville, N.Y. passed away on February 14, 2025 at the age of 91.

She is predeceased by her husbands, Donald Steg and Sidney Southworth. She is survived by her two children, Suzanne (Fred) and Terry;

grandchild, Travis( Melissa) and great-grandchild, Isabella; sister, Marlene Miller and best friend, June Atkinson.

Peggy was born and raised in Rochester, NY, but spent most of her life on the Steg family farm in Churchville. Peggy raised chickens and started an egg delivery service in Churchville and Rochester. She was a self taught dog groomer and had a successful kennel for many years, while raising two children. Peggy also started Merry Mount Stables, where she boarded horses and participated in fox hunts, carriage competitions and trail rides. She was a member of the Hopper Hills Hunt Club and Pittsford Carriage Association. 

Sidney Southworth, Peggy’s beloved 2nd husband, was a classmate of hers at John Marshall HS. They reconnected in 2019 and were only together for 3 years before his passing in 2022. 

Peggy loved animals, people and life!

Memorial donations can be made to:

Serenity House

1278 Brace Road

Victor, NY  14564

Or

UR Medicine Hospice

2180 Empire Blvd.

Webster, NY 14580