Margaret L. “Peggy” (Hench) Grossman, 88, of Topton, and formerly of Kutztown, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017 in The Lutheran Home at Topton, where she first resided in Tower Court, and most recently in the Henry Health Care Center. She was the devoted wife of Dr. John G. "Jack" Grossman, who died on March 23, 2008.

Born in Blain, Perry County, PA, Peggy was a daughter of the late Ralph and Martha O. (Stokes) Hench. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Topton, and a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Topton, where she was active on various committees, and Trinity Lutheran Church, Kutztown. After graduating from Tressler Lutheran Home School, Perry Co., Peggy attended East Penn Business College in Harrisburg. On May 29, 1948, Peggy married the love of her life, Jack, and devoted her time to raising her four children. She later was employed as a Real Estate Agent for John Monaghan Inc., Kutztown, for 10 years retiring in 1989. She was the first woman to serve on the Brandywine Heights Area School Board in the 1980's and later became the first woman President of the school board. Mrs. Grossman was the first President of the Brandywine Community Library, Topton, was a member of the Board of Directors of the Woman's Auxiliary, Muhlenberg College, Allentown, and also served on the board of the Kutztown Rotary Club in Kutztown. Peggy was a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and was the oldest living member of the original Bridge Club in Kutztown. Peggy enjoyed reading, traveling and spending time with her family.

Margaret is survived by her Children, Reverend Randall A., husband of Nancy E. (Jensen) Grossman, Reading, Beverly J. (Grossman), wife of Glenn W. Godshall, Kutztown, and Michael J., husband of Ellen M. (Hahn) Grossman, Topton; a Brother, Dr. Richard F., husband of Barbara Hench, Lexington, KY; 9 Grandchildren, Miriam E. (Grossman), wife of Gregory B. Fairbanks, Elizabeth A. (Godshall), wife of Joseph S. A. Pieller, Laura L. (Godshall) Nichlas, Sarah K. (Grossman), wife of David Coles, Dana K. (Godshall), wife of Joshua A. Angstadt, Olivia K. Grossman, Meredith E. Grossman, Leslie E. Grossman, and Marci B. Grossman; and 7 Great-Grandchildren, Savannah and Mason Pieller, Adrienne, Gavin and Gabriel Fairbanks, Annalee Angstadt, and Quinn Coles. Mrs. Grossman was predeceased by her Husband, Parents, a Son, Robert L. Grossman in 1995, 2 Brothers and 2 Sisters.

A memorial service to celebrate Peggy's life will be held on Monday, June 12, 2017 at 11:00 AM in Grace Lutheran Church, located on the campus of The Lutheran Home at Topton, 1 South Home Avenue, Topton, with Reverend Carl R. Schmoyer officiating. A viewing will be held on Sunday evening, June 11, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in Deibert Hall, located in the Breidegam Center on the Lutheran Home campus. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Kutztown, will held privately prior to the memorial service.

The family requests contributions be made in Peggy's memory to the Brandywine Community Library, 60 Tower Drive, Topton, PA  19562. Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, PA.