LIMA -- Carol S. McPeak, age 82, was called to her Heavenly Home on November 30, 2025, at 2:00 pm, at Lima Convalescent Home.
Carol was born on March 1, 1943, in Columbus, OH, to Donald and Frances (Buchanan) Eckstein who preceded her in death. In 2002, she married her husband, David Andrew McPeak, who preceded her in death on August 25, 2015.
Carol graduated from West High School in Columbus, Ohio in 1961. She graduated from Ohio State University in 1972 with her bachelor's degree, and then she obtained her master's degree from Wright State University in 1988. She was employed by Dayton City Schools as a special education teacher. Carol attended Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church as well as Dayton Memorial Presbyterian Church with her daughter, Jennifer. She was a co-author of a book for a visually impaired program. Carol loved to garden, craft, read books, and travel.
She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Diane (Christopher) Walther, her granddaughter, Adelina Walther, her sister, Sharron (Tim) Decker, her nephew, David Calentine, her niece, Diane Warner, her niece, Cheryl Calentine, her nephew, Robert Calentine, several great nieces and nephews, and her extended family, Louis Gagnier, Louie Gagnier, Aaron Gagnier, Joseph Gagnier, and Marian Mendenhall.
A graveside service will be held at Dayton National Cemetery at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 19, 2025.
Memorial contributions may be made to the ASPCA or The Special Olympics.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Cheryl calentine
December 20, 2025
My childhood memories of Aunt Carol consist of her love and passion for the blind. Her work helped many people live a better life. In her honor the cousins have made a donation to the Federation for the Blind in Carol´s honor
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Lori Ellen Blanchong
December 4, 2025
My heartfelt condolences to Carol's family and friends. I am one of the nurses who helped care for Carol during her stay in The Greens. She was an upbeat, intelligent, vibrant person with a big heart. Just a few months back she threw a party for the residents and staff of Loretta House B, in appreciation of the friendships she had made. She provided food, games, and even hired a professional singer, Jeff Davis, whom she loved to listen to when he performed monthly. She was very happy that day and while watching Ohio State football games! I will remember her big smile and cheering for The Buckeyes! She will be missed.
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