James J. "Jeff" Kerek, 56, of Lancaster died Thursday, April 3, 2008 at home.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Stephen J. and Mary M. (Miller) Kerek. He was married to the late Carol E. (Winters) Kerek, who died in July, 2006.

Jeff was a regional area truck driver for Packaging Corporation for 20 years. He also worked for Dart Container and Ford New Holland.

A 1969 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, Jeff was a PFC in the U.S. Army, stationed in South Korea during the Vietnam War.

He enjoyed riding his Harley and loved fishing and the outdoors.

Surviving are a daughter, Jessica L. Wall, wife of Jeffrey M.; and a son, Jeffrey L. Kerek; four brothers, Stephen R., Dennis C., Gregory M., husband of Patricia; and Thomas M.; and a sister, Stephany Lombardo, wife of James V., all of Lancaster.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph Street, Lancaster, PA with Msgr. Thomas Smith as Celebrant. Interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA in charge of arrangements.