Margaret N. "Peg" (Renner) Portera

Of Forest Hills, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, at the age of 98.

Born on October 18, 1927, Peggy was the daughter of the late Walter and late Nora Renner. A proud graduate of East Pittsburgh High School, Class of 1945, she went on to build a long and dedicated career as an Office Manager with U.S. Steel and Union Railroad. She devoted 37 years of service before retiring in 1987.

Peggy was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Anthony “Tony” Portera; her sisters, Gwendolyn Poland and Sandra Cook; and her parents.

She is survived by her loving family, including her daughter, Paula (Kathy) Portera, and her cherished nieces and nephews: Lori (Robert) Biondo, Stacy (Steve) Feaster, Edward (Rebecca) Ruane, Jack Ruane, Edmond (Carol) Gevaudan, Cynthia (Dale) Blasko, Ashley (Ryan) Bianco, Kristin Fischman, Melissa (Bradley) Walters, Rachael Feaster, Kelly (Marty) Davis, James (Heather) Ruane, Sean (Latisha) Ruane, Robi Ruane, Katie Ruane, Cristie Vargulish, Renee Kozielec, Kylee Coles, Geoffrey Blasko and Kelsey Blasko, along with many beloved great-nieces and great-nephews.

Peggy lived a full and joyful life. She was a retired employee of both the Union Railroad and the B&LE Railroad, and was a member of the  Ciloets, an organization for USSteel women employees. She loved playing bridge, took great pride in serving as treasurer of The Friendship Club in Monroeville and especially treasured the many bus trips she shared with her sister Gwen. To those who knew her, Peggy was more than a great-aunt—she was a steady presence, a source of wisdom, and a true matriarch whose love spanned generations.
 

Family and friends are welcome on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home, 700 Linden Avenue, East Pittsburgh where a funeral service, officiated by her family, will follow at 12 Noon.

Peggy will be laid to rest at Monongahela Cemetery.