Margaret F. Hancock

HANCOCK – Margaret F. “Peanuts,” 81, New Germany, died March 22, 2026. Born January 28, 1945, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph M. and Rosella (McConeghy) Wilkinson; and husband, Gerald David Hancock, who died May 5, 2005.

Survived by her beloved dog, Holly; and dear friends, Barb and Leroy Smith and their family.

Graduate of Triangle Area High School, class of 1962. Peanuts was a talented seamstress and retired from Bestform after 30 years. An avid genealogist, she enjoyed researching her family tree. She also loved scrapbooking, watching NASCAR, and together with her husband spent many happy days hunting for flea markets treasures.

Friends will be received from 2:45 p.m. until time of service at 5:45 p.m. Friday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home, Inc., by Father Donald Dusza. Private interment, South Fork Cemetery.

Special thanks to the staff of Caring Hands of Wilma's House and AseraCare Hospice.