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James J. “Jeff” Kerek, 56

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.

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My heart felt sympathy to the family of Jeff, my Prayers are with you.

Brenda Heisey

Dear Jessica,

We are all so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Peace to you and your family.

Dr. John Schmitt, Dr. Winfried Wieland, Dr. Ann King Joanne, Victoria, Deb, Kristen, Nikki and Jackie Lancaster Family Medicine Associates

Dear Dennis & Family,

I am so sorry about the loss of Jeff. I remember Jeff as a very kind, warm, and genuine person. I have a special memory of riding down to the shore with Jennifer, Steve, and Jeff, many years ago. I wish you all the strength to get through this difficult time.

With love and sympathy,

Carol Dorsey

I would like to let the Kerek family know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.  I pray for hope, strenght and understanding for you all.

I met Jeff through my dear friend and Jeffs niece, Monica.  He was always kind and rather chatty.  It was always nice talking to him. And he would sometimes visit Monica and I at work.  Always excited about riding his motorcycle and family, not to mention his dogs.

I am blessed not only to be a friend of the (Greg) Kerek family, but to have been able to become a friend of Jeffs.

God Bless,
L. Flood

I am really sorry for your loss of your Father and Brother. I knew your Father as "Jeff" growing up in our teenage years. We had alot of fun together just being ourselves even though we went to 2 seperate High schools. I will always remember his smile and laughter and all the good times we shared together. When I read about his death today it hit me hard. Even though we haven’t seen each other in 40 years it was like yesterday that we ran around together just having good times. That is how I will always remember him. I am praying for you all and hope that someday you will all get to be with him again in Heaven. God Bless you all and your families. May you feel peace in knowing he is in a far better place now than we are.

Semper fi
Jon Bruce

Dear Kateri,

keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers and good wishes as you all go through this terrible time of sadness of the passing of your uncle jeff!

Stay strong and God Bless!

xox Cammyjoy, Jamie, Kennedy & Kaeden xoxox

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your pain be eased in knowing that your parents have been reunited in heaven.

Love, Jen Wolfe

Our dear friend Lee, We are so sorry to read about your father’s death.We are sorry we will not be able to make it to your fathers funeral so we thought we would write you a little something to let you know we care! Try to remember the happy times you had with your family.(The times you had with your friends at Country Meadows) Take care Lee! Love Ya ,Doreen Peters Bob and Bobbi Leigh Flora

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