Margaret J. "Peggy" Youngberg 72, of Route 39 in Forestville died unexpectedly on Monday, October 19, 2026 at Buffalo General Medical Center. She was born in the Town of Hanover on March 28, 1954, the daughter of the late Ralph "Leigh" and Jean (Downer) Waterman.
Peggy was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of 1972, started at Jamestown Community College and graduated from Jamestown Business College with an Associate's degree. She worked as an LPN for Dr. Milazzo, along with many other local doctors and hospitals. Peggy was an organ donor with Connect Life to continue helping others. She loved her grandson and enjoyed spending time with her family.
Survivors include husband, Donald "Don" Youngberg, whom she married on August 1, 1981 in Smith Mills; two daughters, Abbey (Clayton) Blackman and Libbey Youngberg; three brothers, James (Nancy) Waterman, John (Ellen) Waterman and Neil (Martha) Waterman; a grandson, Colton Blackman; and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by two brothers, Richard L. and W. Dale Waterman.
Friends are welcome to call on Friday, October 23 from 2:00-4:00 PM and 7:00-9:00 PM at the Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street in Forestville, where funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 24 at 11:00 AM with Rev. James LaBarr, Pastor of Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church in Fredonia, officiating. Private interment will be at the convenience of the family in Smith Mills Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.
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