In the quiet community of Jackson Township, nestled in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, a tragedy unfolded that cut short the life of a beloved educator. Margaret "Peg" Foster, a 60-year-old White female, was found deceased in her home in April of 2026. Her death, initially described as unexpected, was later revealed to be the result of a violent act that also claimed the life of her estranged husband.
State police were called to Foster's residence for a welfare check after a local
pastor grew concerned about the couple. The pastor informed authorities that Foster and Andrew Kelemen, 61, were going through a difficult separation and pending divorce. Upon their arrival, troopers discovered a sliding glass door open at the back of the house. Inside, they found both Foster and Kelemen deceased in the living room.
Investigators determined that Kelemen had fatally shot Foster before turning the gun on himself in a murder-suicide. The acting Susquehanna County Coroner confirmed that Foster was the victim of a homicide and that Kelemen had died by suicide. It was also noted that Kelemen was not living with Foster at the time of the incident.
Peg Foster was a respected and dedicated member of her community. An active member and past president of the New Milford Rotary Club, she was committed to community service. Her career in education spanned various roles, including an Applied Science teacher, dean of students, and elementary and secondary school principal in several school districts. She also represented Pennsylvania in the National Association of Elementary School Principals. Her sudden and violent death left a void in the lives of her family, friends, and the many students and colleagues she had impacted throughout her career.
