Margaret "Peg" Marie (Newcome) Silvis

Margaret M. “Peg” Silvis, 98, of Mechanicsburg, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5th, 2026. A daughter of the late Melvin C. and Charlotte (Horton) Newcome, she was born on January 26, 1928, in Worthville, PA and was the last living member of her immediate family. She graduated from Brookville High school in 1945.

On June 21st, 1947, she married the late Wayne H. Silvis, who preceded her in death on February 20th, 1993. Together they shared more than forty-six years of marriage.

She was a resident of St. Marys, PA until 1997 when she moved to Mechanicsburg, PA to be closer to her family, especially three of her grandchildren who she loved more than life. She was a retired employee of Powder Metal Products retiring in 1990 after twenty-five years of service.

Our mother was the backbone of the family who showed us how to face challenges with courage and grace. She had a way of making everything feel okay—whether it was with a home-cooked meal, or her quiet, reassuring presence. There was strength in her softness, and wisdom in her silence. Though we now walk without her hand in ours, we carry her lessons and unwavering love in everything we do. The world is dimmer without her light, but we are lucky to have been loved by her.

She is survived by three sons, Doug (Jeanie) from Mechanicsburg, PA, Scott (Tammy) of Magnolia, TX and Randy (Charlene) of West Chester, OH. She also is survived by four grandchildren, Kyle (Jess), Kara (Gerry), Kelly (Dylan) and Randy Michael (Melissa); five great grandchildren, Callum, Sullivan, Jake, Sydney and Emily. She is also survived by her niece Lynanne (Brian) and their two sons (Andrew and Cameron) and her nephew Mark (Sallie).

She was preceded in death by two daughters Peggy Ann in 1969 and Patricia Lee in 2019 and by two grandsons Tyler James and Joshua Wayne.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday June 6th,2026 at 11 a.m. at the Camp Hill Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Donald Potter officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in the Edeburn Hill Cemetery, Sigel, PA.

Margaret’s family has entrusted her care to Buhrig Funeral & Cremation in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421. Read Margaret’s full obituary, offer condolences and sympathy, share stories and memories, upload photographs and videos, light a candle and sign her official guest book by visiting Buhrig.com.