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for John Peters
Mary Stakem
February 12, 2010
I am saddened by the fact that I will not be able to attend my dear brother's funeral due to the weather conditions. However, I will be there in spirit joining all of you in prayer.
I loved my brother deeply....he was my only sibling and I am thankful for all of the fond memories I have of him. He will always be alive in my heart.
To his family and his special friend, Debra, you have my deepest sympathy. I will keep all of you in my prayers. May God's peace be with you.
Jamie Bentzel & Antonio Sanchez
February 11, 2010
To The Family of John Peters: I have had the pleasure of meeting John "Jack" Peters when we lived in Pine Hills together & would run around with his son John. I just saw Mr. Peters not long ago...he was a patient of ours. My deepest sympathy to the entire family. He was an amazing person. It was definitely an honor to know him.
Adam Guyer
February 10, 2010
To the Family of Mr. Peters:
My deepest condolences on Jack's passing, I cannot express how much love, respect, and admiration I had for Jack. Unfortunately,I will be unable to attend the services on Friday. Jack was truly an amazing individual who holds a special place in my family’s heart. His inspiration and positive attitude kept me going in my darkest time. His humor and wit will be with me forever. My best to all of you.
Mickey Cuffaro
February 10, 2010
Jack's sense of humor, his uplifting phone calls and friendship will be greatly missed. Having him in my life has been an inspiration and a blessing.
Debra Price
February 10, 2010
"Thank you" to everyone for your caring and support at this time. It's wonderful to hear from so many people that will remember "Jack" for many different reasons. One for sure will be this snow storm. He would love to be telling this story to everyone! I miss him so much and my tears continue to flow but I was blessed to have been loved by him and to love him in return.
Andrew Pease
February 10, 2010
Jack was not only a great teacher and friend, he actually managed to get apathetic high school students (for example, myself) excited about local politics. He was all about getting out into the great wide open to learn through experience...the most important message an educator can bring. Deepest sympathies for the family and highest respect for a life well-spent. - Andrew Pease, YS Class of 88
Larry Dalton JR
February 9, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Peter's family and the long list of friends that he made along the way. I'll always remember you sitting in your favorite chair and sharing your stories with us, treating all of us as if we were your own. Lord knows we probably got on your nerves, but you always let the door open to us. You're a good man and will be sorely missed!!
Angela Beaver
February 9, 2010
Adding my condolences to the many... Mr. Peters was a wonderful teacher and man and will be missed by many. We were blessed to share time with him and to learn Latin in his class during some of his first few years at our HS.
Angela Heinrich Beaver, York Suburban HS, class of 1988
Brandy Hunter
February 9, 2010
My heart aches with saddness and the tears fall freely.
But I will always remember all the times on the boat "GREYBEARD". And him yelling at the rain one sunday morning and you know what it stopped raining.
Grey skyies in the morning sailors warning....Grey skies at night sailors delight. I will never forget that and every sunset I will remember you Jack. I loved you like you where my own father, you will always be with me.
Cathy Kudyba Breneman
February 9, 2010
I want to extend my condolences to the Peters family. "Mr. Peters" was a fantastic teacher at York Suburban High school - I have many fond memories of him - he was a great inspiration for me.
Cathy Kudyba Breneman - YS Class of '88 .
Jeff & Donna Becker
February 9, 2010
To Jack's family,
It was my honor and pleasure to teach with Jack a number of years at Susquehannock High School. My wife and I send our condolences to you at this time.
Andy Lomax
February 8, 2010
I am very sorry to hear of Mr. Peters' passing. He was one of my favorite teachers at York Suburban. While he was very good at bringing Latin to life, he was such a good teacher because he taught us so much more than you can find in a textbook. We thought the stories that took up class time were a great distraction but he was teaching us much more about life.
And then there was the trip to Italy...I think it was only his second year of teaching at York Suburban and he had developed such a great relationship with his Latin II class that he wanted to treat us to something special. Not unlike the students who took Spanish or French, he wanted us to have an opportunity to experience the country of our language. While the memories of that trip are still so vivid now 22 years later, there is one I will never forget.
Before traveling, the students had signed agreements that we could experience alcoholic beverages in the appropriate cultural setting (i.e. a restaurant) but NOT in our hotel rooms. One evening after a long day of sightseeing (Rome, I think it was), my two friends and I were in our room when we heard a knock at the door. Upon opening, we were greeted by a jovial Mr. Peters who had a bottle of wine for us. But, always respectful of the rules, he told us to enjoy the wine on our balcony as it would not violate our oath.
The legacy of Mr. Peters is that he taught us to live life to the fullest. In my life, I have met very few who have succeeded at that quite like Mr. Peters.
Wm. Lee Smallwood
February 8, 2010
I want to extend my condolences to the Peters family in Jack's passing. We campaigned together and served the York community as elected officials. He as Controller and I as a member of Council. Jack was full of fun and will be sorely missed. May God bless and Keep you!
barbara wetzel
February 8, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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Lisa Welsh (Miller)
February 8, 2010
John,
I'm so sorry to hear about your fathers passing. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Gregg Miller
February 8, 2010
My thoughts go out to the whole family. I was very sad to hear about his passing. I have many fond memories of Mr. Peters. He was a great man.
Butch Stakem
February 8, 2010
One of my fondest memories of Uncle Jack is from the vacation he organized to Deep Creek Lake when I was a little boy. I recall vividly him showing me how to water ski from the dock!
He also gave me my family nick name "Butch".
God rest his soul. He was a good man.
Stephanie Beddia
February 8, 2010
Dear Jen,Mike,John, Tony and Donna,
We were all so sad to hear of Jack's passing. Although I had only seen him a few times since you left Springdale, I do have many memories of your family and warm friendships that we cherish. He was a unique man and may the memories of him stay in your hearts.Our love and prayers are with you all.
The Beddia family.
Rich Petersen
February 8, 2010
Jack was a gentleman and a scholar! I am honored to teach in the room where he touched so many students' lives. I think of Jack every time I look out the window at the "graduation" tree which enters full bloom right at graduation time for our seniors. He made sure I knew about the tree since I was going to teach in this room. He had a way of finding beauty and meaning every where in the world. His spirit remains in this room! My family and I send our condolences to all of Jack's family and friends. He will be greatly missed and very fondly remembered.
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