Jeffrey James Peck

1957 - 2017

Jeffrey James Peck, age 60, of Bucyrus, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, May 31st, 2017 at Bucyrus Community Hospital following a two -year battle with cancer. Jeff was born March 31st, 1957 in Corning, NY, the son of Merle and Erma (Allen) Peck.

Jeff attended West High School and graduated in 1975. He participated in cross-country, wrestling, and track, where Jeff held the pole vaulting record for many years. He went on to earn a degree in the Conservation of Natural Resources from the Community College of the Finger Lakes in 1977. Jeff was a telephone and cable lineman for many years and last worked at PGW in Crestline, Ohio, Jeff lived in Ohio for the past 25 years and attended the Nazarene Church in Crestline. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting, and gardening. He will be missed more for his wonderful sense of humor and helpful nature.

Jeff is survived by his mother, Erma Peck, of Painted Post, NY, his wife Shiela and his children, Jeffrey and Timothy, of Bucyrus, Ohio, his brother, Stephen (Becky) Peck of Glen Burnie, MD, his brother Mitchell (Annette) Peck, of Corning, NY, niece, Tracy Peck, of Glen Burnie, MD, his nephews, Kevin Peck, of Baltimore, MD, Samuel and Maxwell Peck, of Corning, NY, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Jeff was predeceased by his father, Merle Peck, and his grandparents, Edward and Helen Allen, of Dundee, NY, and Guy and Arley Peck, Of Painted Post, NY.

A memorial Service to celebrate Jeff's life will be announced at a later date.