Maxine L. “Peg” Tenglund
PORT ALLEGANY- Maxine “Peg” Tenglund, 90, passed away Tuesday (Mar. 29, 2011) in the Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born December 22, 1920, in Altoona, PA, she was a daughter of Elton and Alzine Green Holden. On April 3, 1941, at the Little Church around the corner in New York City, NY, she married Menfred L. Tenglund, who died May 12, 2010.
She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Port Allegany High School, Class of 1940.
She worked several years as secretary and treasurer and was former co-owner with her late husband, of the Olson-Tenglund Auto Parts, Port Allegany.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Port Allegany, where she was a former Sunday school teacher and member of the church choir. She was a member of the Port Allegany Women’s Club, American Legion Auxiliary and Women of the Moose, both of Port Allegany, and also the 500 and Bridge card clubs. She enjoyed playing cards, singing, dancing, and her puzzles.
She is survived by a son, John Roger Tenglund of Mayville, NY; a daughter, Nancy A. Tenglund of Port Allegany; six grandchildren, Lisa (Joe) Garner of Westerville, OH, Amy Tenglund of Addison, TX, John (Jen) Tenglund of Wildwood, MO, Debra (Ed) Hayden of Bradford, Chad (Christi) Tenglund of Brambleton, VA. Gregory Bee of Port Allegany; seven great-grandchildren, Devon, Kaitlyn, Tyler, Ainsley, Beckham, Ella, and Bradley.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Menfred, and a brother, Jackson R. Holden.
Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. Friday in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday (Apr. 2, 2011) with Rev. Garen Smith, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.
Memorials can be made to the Port Area Ambulance Service or the Bradford Ecumenical Home Activities Fun
Condolences to: Debra A. Hayden
220 Campus Dr.
Bradford, PA 16701