Gail J. Peak

Gail J. Peak obituary, Cincinnati, OH

Gail J. Peak

Gail Peak Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Neidhard-Young Funeral Home - Mt. Healthy on Feb. 3, 2026.
Gail Peak (née Newton), age 65, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026.

She was born on August 20, 1960, to the late William (Carol) Newton and Martha (Ed) Schuler (née Burney), who survives her.

Gail was a loving mother to Shannon (Joshua) Erp and a proud grandmother to Joshua "JJ" Erp Jr. She cherished spending time with her family and especially enjoyed watching her grandson JJ play baseball. Gail was a devoted member of the Cincinnati Central Turners for over 40 years.

She is also survived by her brothers, Larry (Annette) Newton and David Newton; her nephews, Cory and Kyle; and her great-nieces and great-nephews, Veronica, Callum, and Lilly. She was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Betty Newton.

Family and friends are welcome to attend visitation on Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Neidhard Young Funeral Home, 7401 Hamilton Avenue, Mt. Healthy. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 9:00 a.m., followed by burial at Crown Hill Memorial Park.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Neidhard-Young Funeral Home - Mt. Healthy

7401 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45231

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