Margaret D. "Peg" Bachman

September 11, 2020

Margaret D. "Peg" Bachman Sept 11, 2020 Margaret D. "Peg" Bachman, 98, passed away peacefully on Friday with her son at her side. Born in Clay, she was a 1938 graduate of North Syracuse High School and a Cicero resident since 1946. In 1983, she retired from Killian Manufacturing and had previously been employed in the North Syracuse Schools cafeteria. She and her husband, Chuck, were foster parents for over 50 newborn children. As an active member of Cicero United Methodist Church, she was a member of the Dorcas Circle, taught Sunday School, worked many church suppers and was a member of the newsletter committee. Peg enjoyed knitting, cooking and baking for her family. Her homemade rolls and pies were her specialty. Fishing with Chuck on Oneida Lake in their boat the "Peggy B" was a highlight of their summers. Predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Charles H. Bachman, on October 10, 2009, she was also predeceased by her her parents, Fred and Minnie (Paneitz) Lepinske; sisters, Caroline Sotherden and Dorothy Sarna; brother, "Bud" Lepinske and grandson, Tracy Biernat. Surviving to cherish her memory are her daughter, Shirley A. (Mick) Biernat of St. Anne, IL; her son, John C. (Kathy) Bachman of Kirkville; granddaughters, Marjorie (Scott) Soda of Wilmington, IL, Lori (David) Bachman-Oot of Kirkville, Heather (Sean) Greis of East Syracuse and Heidi (Nick) Hider of Littleton, MA; nine great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank all the nurses, CNAs and others on the south wing and in the activities department of the Onondaga Center for their loving care of Peg for the past three years. Also, to Anne, her roommate, for the wonderful friendship. Calling hours will be on Monday, September 14th from 12 to 2 pm at Fergerson Funeral Home, 215 South Main Street, North Syracuse. Services will be private with burial in Pine Plains Cemetery, Clay. Donations may be made to Cicero United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 8416 Brewerton Road, Cicero, 13039.