John Peden Obituary
Calling hours will be 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. on Friday, January 28, 2022, followed by a Memorial Service conducted by Father Walter. The calling hours and service will be at the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home, 405 North Columbus Street, Lancaster, Ohio.
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Jeffrey Perlman
January 20, 2026
John, you are my brother, and no matter what, you are in my heart and soul forever
Jeffrey Perlman
January 19, 2024
He was a big guy with no fear of what we all faced in law school
Jeffrey C. Perlman
July 25, 2023
John, you are a dear friend and despite the obsticles you faced, I know your quality and it was more than you faced. Law School friends always siad " the Pedini trudges among us. May your sol be a t its place of rest and be there in peace, " trudging in Heaven
Tim Babyak
February 6, 2022
I just found out about Johns passing. I grew up and went to school with John. His Mom & Dad were close friends of my parents, seems like we knew each other forever. Many, many memories of fishing trips with our Dads and Johns cousins. My family will all miss John. RIP.
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