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Jana Peck Obituary

PECK Jana Kay Peck, 54, of Lancaster passed away Friday, March 23, 2012 at the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus. She was born August 17, 1957 in Columbus, OH. She is survived by her husband, Ray Peck of Lancaster; son, Christopher Peck of Logan; daughter, Andrea (John) Robinson of Lebanon, OH; granddaughters, Taylor Robinson, Grace Robinson, Lexi Robinson; parents, Albert and Rosemond Gartrell of Lancaster; siblings, Kathy (Gary) Jenkins of Pleasantville, Mike Gartrell of Newark, Doug Gartrell of Folsom CA, Peggy (Jim) Smith of Wadsworth OH, and Steve Gartrell; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m., Tuesday at the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY, 405 N. Columbus St., Lancaster, OH 43130. Caring cremation has taken place. Friends may call one hour prior to the memorial service at the funeral home. Memorials may be given in Jana's name to the American Cancer Society, Central Region-Fair, 870 Michigan Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Mar. 24 to Mar. 25, 2012.

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Marianne Friesinger

April 3, 2012

Dear Ray, Christopher, and Andrea, I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Jana and always enjoyed talking to her. It is so easy to lose track of people over the years, but I always considered Jana a friend. She will be missed. You are all in my prayers.

April 2, 2012

Ray & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your wife's passing. You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. God Bless you All!

Carolyn Anderson Taley
FUHS-1970

Brenda Childers

March 27, 2012

Dear Ray,Christopher and Andrea and Gartrell Family: I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many GOOD MEMORIES of Jana in high school, we were good friends and partners in crime. I will always remember her! You are in my prayers. Rest in Peace Jana!

Dixie Hardy

March 27, 2012

Dear Ray: Sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Dixie Hardy

Steve Gartrell

March 26, 2012

My little sister...I'll always think of Dr. Hook:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ux3-a9RE1Q&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=AL94UKMTqg-9A5QW8NztiDQWgJU_WN7TT8

Catch ya around, Jana.

Linda Wyant

March 26, 2012

Dear Gartrell & Peck families,
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Jana was one of my classmates and I remember her smile.

Karen Bright Kent

March 26, 2012

To the Pack and Gartrell families. I am so sorry to hear of Jana's passing. Even in this time of sadness, may warm memories bring a smile to your face. I have fond memories of childhood in Pleasantville. In God's love,

Jim & Deb Engle

March 25, 2012

To the Gartrell & Peck families, We are so sorry for your loss. May God bless you all in this time of sorrow. Jana will be missed.

Jaime Shirey

March 25, 2012

Andrea--May you keep all of the wonderful memories of your Mother in you heart. With deepest sympathy.

Rick Hartung

March 25, 2012

May fond memories ease your grief.

Debbie and Bubbles Smith

March 25, 2012

Ray,Chris and Andrea, So sorry to hear about Jana. Were thinking of all of you at this time of sorrow.May god be with all of you.

Sherri Stevens

March 25, 2012

Dear Ray, Chris and Andrea - So sorry to hear of Jana's passing. I have so many wonderful memories of all of our Pleasantville days. Thinking of you!

March 25, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Clint Childers

March 25, 2012

Rest in Peace, Jana

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