Margaret Ann Pistner

Margaret Ann "Peggy" Pistner, 81, of Bradford, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Olean General Hospital.

Born November 26, 1942, in St. Mary's, she was a daughter of Harold and Martha (Keller) Pistner.

During the 70's and 80's Peggy was very creative and made and sold her own ceramic pottery in the malls and galleries in Pennsylvania and Western New York. She later acquired her Real Estate License and sold homes throughout the Bradford area for more than 30 years.

Peggy was a member of St. Bernard Church and the American Legion. She was a wonderful woman who will be sorely missed.

Surviving are three sons, Troy (Christa) Coppella, Christopher (Cindy) Coppella, and Trevor (Carol) Coppella, all of Bradford, five grandchildren, Elizabeth Hammer, Alex Coppella, Victoria Coppella, Justin Keller, Brianna Keller, three great-grandchildren Jonah Hammer, Hudson Scutt, and Haven Scutt, three brothers, Bill (Millie) Pistner, Tom Pistner, and Steve (Tina) Pistner, and several nieces and nephews.
 
She was preceded in death by her parents, one granddaughter, Brooke Nicole Coppella, and one brother Harold "Whitey" Pistner.

A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Bernard Church with Fr. Jim Gutting, as Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the SPCA, or St. Bernard Church.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Troy, Trevor, and Christopher, I offer my deepest sympathy to you and your families on the passing of your mom. She was truly a sweet and delightful person to know.
— Kathy Paterniti

Peg and I did a lot of craft shows together over the years. We did the Bradford Mall and Penn State Mall. She was so much fun. May she rest in peace and watch over her family from heaven.
— Francie Long

So very sorry for your loss
— Gail Moyer

I loved visiting with Peg at the legion. She became a friend that enriched everyone she knew. Say Hi to Bruce...see you over the bridge.
— Chris Moore

Our deepest condolences to the family. Peg you will be missed by so many. I will definitely miss our chats. Rest peacefully dear friend.
— Jody & Lee Zimmerman

Rest Peacefully Peggy. My condolences to all her family and friends. You’re all in my thoughts.
— Brian Corbett

Troy, Christa and Peg''s family, so very sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed having a chat with your mom and a libation. She was a gem! Our condolences. Val & Dean Meacham
— Valerie Meacham

Troy, Chris and Trevor, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that she is at peace now and knew she had sons who loved her.
— Yvonne Cattoni

Condolences

  • Troy, Trevor, and Christopher, I offer my deepest sympathy to you and your families on the passing of your mom. She was truly a sweet and delightful person to know.

    — Kathy Paterniti
  • Peg and I did a lot of craft shows together over the years. We did the Bradford Mall and Penn State Mall. She was so much fun. May she rest in peace and watch over her family from heaven.

    — Francie Long
  • So very sorry for your loss

    — Gail Moyer
  • I loved visiting with Peg at the legion. She became a friend that enriched everyone she knew. Say Hi to Bruce...see you over the bridge.

    — Chris Moore
  • Our deepest condolences to the family. Peg you will be missed by so many. I will definitely miss our chats. Rest peacefully dear friend.

    — Jody & Lee Zimmerman