Margaret "Peggy" M. (Horvath) Edinger

Of North Braddock, a native of East Pittsburgh, age 93, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

 Peggy was the beloved wife of the late Mike Edinger who died in 1970.

She was the loving and devoted mother of Michele Edinger of North Braddock, John Edinger of North Braddock, Angeline (Thomas) Edinger Brown of FL, Theresa “Terry “Edinger of CA, Susan (David) McCallister of Churchill and the late Paul Edinger.

Peggy was the grandmother of Michael Jaquette, Amy (Jim) Welsh, Jeffrey (Jodi) Bichsel, Robert Edinger, James Edinger, Christopher Bichsel and John Edinger, Jr.

She is also survived by 6 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Peggy was preceded in death by her brother Fred “Pooch” Horvath.

Peggy attended East Pittsburgh High School where she marched with the band as a majorette. Upon the death of her husband, Mike, Peggy, at age 38, was hired as a waitress in the executive cafeteria in the Westinghouse plant in East Pittsburgh. Widowed and raising 6 children, the oldest being Michele at 15 years of age, Peggy sought a better paying job at Westinghouse and became the first female machinery oiler on the shop floor.  She quickly became a beloved figure. In 1975, in competition with entrants many years younger than her, and from the multiple Westinghouse sites throughout the region, her colleagues elected her with the title of "Miss Westinghouse," a nod to her radiant personality and unwavering dedication. She received her award and title at the annual Westinghouse Day at Kennywood Park. But to many, she was fondly known as "Peggy the Oiler," a nickname that captured her knack for ensuring everything ran smoothly, both in the machinery she worked with and in the lives she touched. Peggy worked for Westinghouse until the plant closure in the mid 1980’s. But she didn’t stop working. With her experience raising 6 children, she was the perfect candidate to became a nanny for a widowed doctor, helping to raise his children. After being a nanny, Peggy held various jobs including as a bakery attendant in Giant Eagle and as a cook, for both the East Pittsburgh V.F.W. and the Hollywood Show Bar.

Beyond her employment endeavors, Peggy was an active volunteer in her community, always ready to lend a hand or an ear to those in need. She was a volunteer with the Meals-On-Wheels program in Turtle Creek and she was a member and long-time President of the Ladies Auxiliary of the East Pittsburgh V.F.W., Post 5008. Reflecting her unwavering Catholic faith, she was a member and past-President of the St. William Altar Society. Her involvement in various associations over the years was marked by the same level of passion and dedication that she brought to her work and family life.

All are welcome on Tuesday from 2-8pm at Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 700 Linden Ave. at Cable, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112, (412) 824-8800.

Mass of Christian Burial will be in St. Joseph the Worker Church (Formerly St. Maurice Church), 2001 Ardmore Blvd., Forest Hills, on Wednesday at 10am.

Peggy will be laid to rest privately in Braddock Catholic Cemetery.