Obituary of Grace Peak

Grace Peak, 80, formerly of Central Ave., Cortland, passed away September 30, 2013 at Cortland Park and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Peak was raised and educated locally graduating from Cortland High School. Over the years, she had been employed as a school crossing guard in Homer, and most recently as at Neubig Hall at SUNY Cortland. Her memberships included the Homer Ave. United Methodist Church, DAV Auxiliary, and American Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by her son Darryl (Monica) Peak, her daughters Diann (Dale) Hollenbeck, Donna (David) Marks, her daughter in law Sheila Peak, her brother Clifford Clark, her sisters Vera Osbeck and Jo Ann (Bennie) Hill, ten grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Grace was predeceased by her parents Clifford and josephine Yacano Clark, her husband Donald Peak and her son Carl Peak, and her brother Daniel Clark. Calling hours will be held Wednesday 4-7 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave.,Cortland NY 13045. Funeral services will be Thursday 10 am at the Homer Avenue United Methodist Church, Homer Ave., Cortland NY. Burial will follow at the Cortland Rural Cemetery. Contributions may be made to your local Disabled American Veterans association. To offer online condolences visit www.wright-beard.com My family purchased Grace's home in 2006. We love living there and my two son's 7 and 10 love living there also. We want to thank Grace for opening her house to us and for choosing us as the buyers. She was a wonderful, sweet lady who will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace, Grace!The Anjeski Family donna, dave, sarah,(and grand children david, joe: i am so sorry for your loss...you will always have wonderful memories..if ii can do anything please let me know. i care.. laura call So sorry to hear about your loss. I remember walking to school with Diane and stopping at the cross walk where Grace was and getting a ride the rest of the way to school. Thinking of you at this time. Kathleen (Parker) ReppertMa Peak you were a very sweet and loving person and I am glad I was able to be a big part of your life. Thank you for letting Donna and I spend so much time together in our teen age years. We all had some great times together. You will be missed dearly. I am glad I was able to see you and spend some time with you last year at my brother's wedding. Rip I love you Barb Hutchings (Painter) Dear Donna and Family, Please know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. I hope that you have provided her with a wonderful send off. If the apple did not fall far from the tree, I can imagine she was one terrific woman. Jeremy Milligan