Peggy J. Wilcox, 87, of Main Street in Forestville died on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Autumn View Health Care Facility, LLC in Hamburg, following a short illness. She was born in South Dayton on May 27, 1938, the daughter of the late Francis and Margaret (Seilmen) Howard.
Peggy was a graduate of the former South Dayton High School, Class of 1955 and worked as a senior social welfare examiner for Chautauqua County Department of Social Services in Dunkirk. She also worked for Comstock Foods, in the grapes, and as a cafeteria manager for Forestville Central School.
Peggy was a member of the Brocton American Legion and was Union Treasurer for CSEA Local #807 for 20 years. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren play sports, doing puzzles and crosswords.
Survivors include a daughter, Sue Wilcox; three sons, Ward Wilcox, Chuck (Paula Pichon) Wilcox and Dennis (Jackie Kulpa) Wilcox; two sisters, Frances Waterman and Anna Colvin; a sister-in-law, Carol Howard; three grandchildren, Jacob (Samantha), Jessie and Jamie Wilcox; one great-grandchild, Eleanor Wilcox; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her three brothers, Douglas, Richard "Dick" and Donald "Sonny" Howard; and four sisters, Nancy Lee Howard, Jean Nobles, Betty Lou Richter and Mary Ann Wutz.
Friends are welcome to call on Monday, April 6 from 2:00-4:00 PM and 7:00-9:00 PM at the Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street in Forestville. Private graveside services will be in Villenova Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials may be made to the Forestville Fire Department, Inc., PO Box 299, Forestville, NY 14062.
To post condolences or memories, go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.
