Peggy Palmer

October 26, 1938 - February 10, 2021

10/26/1938 - 02/10/2021

Past Services

Visitation
Sunday February 14, 2021
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Wheeling Chapel
1400 Eoff Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-0330 | Directions
Visitation
Sunday February 14, 2021
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Wheeling Chapel
1400 Eoff Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-0330 | Directions
Cemetery
Monday February 15, 2021
Mt. Calvary Cemetery-Wheeling
1685 National Road
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-0460 | Directions
Service
Monday February 15, 2021
10:00 am

Peggy Ann (Tralka) Palmer, 82, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital.
She was born on October 26, 1938 in Glen Dale, WV, daughter of the late Charles & Ida (Dargis) Tralka.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John “Pete” Palmer Sr.; son, Dr. Joe Palmer and her beloved sister, Evelyn Jochum and her husband, Jack.
Peggy was a 1956 graduate of St. Joseph Academy, owner of Columbia Sales Inc., a homemaker, member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Board Member of the Auxiliary of Wheeling Hospital, Women’s Club of Wheeling, Charter’s Guild of Wheeling University, Board Member of the Auxiliary of the Convent of Sisters at St. Joseph, Volunteered at Wheeling Hospital for almost thirty years, won the Kenneth O. Pickering Humanitarian Award from Wheeling Hospital and volunteered at Corpus Christi at their Library and also tutored children to read,
She was survived by her children, Dr. John “Jack” Palmer Jr. (Rose), Catherine (Tony) Campbell, Susan (George) Stanley and Dr. Jim ( Dr. Stacie) Palmer all of Wheeling; brother, Charles (Rose) Tralka of California; 10 grandchildren, Caroline (R.J.) Zitzelsberger of Wheeling, Dr. John “Jack” Palmer III (Dr. Sarah) of Teays Valley, WV, Dr. Valerie (Blake) Lindell of Howell, Michigan, Jordan (Esq.) Megan Palmer of Wheeling, Natalie Palmer of Wilmington, NC, Julia (Dr. Erik) Gompers of Buffalo, NY, David Stanley (Fiancee, Dr. Melinda Earnest) of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Thomas Stanley of Wheeling, Sara Palmer of Wheeling, and Mason Palmer of Wheeling; 7 great grandchildren; beloved sister-in-law, Sr.Mary Palmer CSJ; Daughter-in-law, Jane Palmer of Wheeling and several loved nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received on Sunday, February 14, 2021 from 2-4pm and 5-7 pm with a 6:30pm Vigil Service at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Wheeling Chapel, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling, masks and hand sanitizer will be supplied to anyone that would require or want it. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, February 15, 2021 at 10am at Cathedral of St. Joseph with Msgr. Joseph Peterson serving as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling.
The family would like a special thank you to be given to Dr. Brad Schmitt and his Staff for their wonderful care of their mother in her time of need and also to her beloved niece, Patti Miller, who Mom looked forward to seeing every Friday at her Beauty Salon.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that Memorial Donations be made to either the Sisters of St. Joseph or to Wheeling Central Catholic High School.

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Stan Stazenski
3 years ago

Jack, Cathy, Jimmy and Susan..I was out of town and just heard of your moms passing. What a beautiful person she was. I am sure she is smiling down with Putter and Joey. You all are in my prayers. May she rest in peace.
Stan Stazenski

kelly reasbeck
3 years ago

I am very sorry for the passing of your mom and mother in law. I worked with her several times in the past at the Warwood polls. She was an outstanding woman. Prayers for your family.

Peter & Erin Cuffaro
3 years ago

Sorry about your mother. She would always stop to visit us with Sister Mary Palmer before existing the Cathedral . . . Always had a bright smile and a kind word. She will be sadly missed, but never forgotten.

Janie Williams
3 years ago

I was so sorry to hear of your mom”s passing. She was a wonderful person. I feel very privileged to have known her. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God just wanted her to brighten heaven.

Sister Carmella
3 years ago

Jack, Cathy, Susan, and Jimmie,
My love, my prayers, and my sympathy at the death of your mom. She was a most generous and loving woman to everyone. She showed her faith in action in so many ways when you were children at home and as adults with your families. I am saddened by her loss to us, but I think heaven is happier and more gentle with her presence. May your faith and love support you in your loss and journey with you to strength and peace knowing her presence is always with you and with all of us who loved her.

Cheryl Visnic Dunn
3 years ago

Praying for you and the family for your loss. ❤️

Cheryl Visnic Dunn
3 years ago

Prayers and condolences sent to you and your family. So sad to see of your moms passing. Your family was and as she was a big part of my family’s upbringing in my childhood. She was a beautiful woman. Praying for you all and of her passing into God’s hands. Prayers sent to you all. God bless her.

David Raske
3 years ago

Jack, Cathy, Susan, and Jimmy, so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a such wonderful person. Prayers go out to you and the entire Palmer family.

Joe and Carol Pangilinan
3 years ago

Thoughts and prayers to the Palmer Family . So sorry for your loss . Sending our deepest
condolences to the whole family
From the Pangilinan Family

Sue Blevins
3 years ago

My deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to the Palmer family in the passing of Peggy. She was always a joy to have a conversation. She always spoke highly and lovingly about her family, and how proud she was of their accomplishments. She was active in her community, and she has left a memorable impression. May your faith bring you peace, and your memories bring you comfort.