She was born on May 18, 1931 in Kane; a daughter of the late Fred and Rose Boylan Truesdale.

She was a graduate of the Bradford Area High School.

On November 9, 1963 in Smethport; she married Robert “Hoppy” Hopkins who preceded her in death on May 29, 2016.

She was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church.  She was a former member of the Marche Club Auxiliary and the Red Hat Ladies.  She was also a former volunteer with the BRMC Auxiliary.  Peggy loved sending cards to and receiving cards in the mail from friends and family.

She was employed locally with Servomation from 1978 until her retirement in 1994.

She is survived by two sons, John (Ruth) Kline and Bob (Brian Corbett) Hopkins all of Bradford; four grandchildren, Jason (Elaine) Kline, Tiffany Kline, Crystal (Dustin) Blaske-Cooney and Steve (Tricia) Blaske; four great grandchildren, Jessa Kline, Aralyn Hance, Jack Kline, Bentley Blaske, Braxton Cooney and Brynlee Cooney as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband she was also preceded in death by one son, Alan Kline; one daughter, Cheryl Blaske; infant brother, Bobby Truesdale and one sister, Beverly Ann Truesdale.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc. from 2:00 to 4:00 PM with funeral services to immediately follow at 4:00 in the funeral home with the Rev. James Gutting, former senior associate pastor of the St. Bernard Catholic Church, officiating.

Private burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Allegany, NY.

Memorial contributions in her name can be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Western Pennsylvania Chapter, 600 Waterfront Dr., Suite 223, Pittsburgh, PA  15222-4751.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.  

Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.