Bernard McPeak

Bernard McPeak, 94Sun City West resident Bernard "Bucky" McPeak died Jan. 12, 2008, at the Hospice of Arizona in Sun City.Mr. McPeak was born July 3, 1913, in Wellsville, Ohio, the son of the late James and Teresa (Brophy) McPeak. He was a 1932 graduate of Wellsville High School and he lived most of his life in the Beaver, Penn., area before moving to Arizona in 1982. While in Beaver, he worked as sales manager for the Keystone Bakery in Bridgewater. He was also a veteran, serving witht he United States Navy Seabees during World War II.There were few "strangers" in Mr. McPeak's life. His sparkling eyes, Irish Humor and love of life will be missed by family and friends.He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Ila (Householder) McPeak; a son, Don (Elaine) McPeak; two sisters, Mary Ann Fredericks of Wellsville and Regina "Peggy" Kreefer of East Liverpool; two granddaughters, Diane (Steve) Sorden and Denise (Gary) Pryde; and great-grandchildren, Tyler, Clarissa, Austin, Stephen and Adam.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James McPeak, and a sister, Margaret Snyder.Services were conducted Jan. 17 at the Wellsville Chapel.