Mary F. Peek

July 21, 1919 - March 25, 2016

Mary Rieck (Fisher) Peek, age 96 of Millville, passed away Friday afternoon, March 25, 2016, at Cumberland Manor in Bridgeton. Born in Millville to the late Guy and Mae (Rieck) Fisher, Mary was a lifelong resident of Millville, and graduated as Valedictorian of Millville High School class of 1937. Mary worked for many years, including during World War II, as a switchboard operator for the U.S. Army at the Millville Army Airfield. She was a member of Fourth United Methodist Church in Millville. Mary was a charter member of the Millville Army Airfield Museum, and a member of the Lady Elks of Millville for many years. She was also a member of The American Legion Auxiliary. Mary loved her cats and also spending time in the garden. She also enjoyed a good game of pinochle. Mary is survived by her brother-in-law Norman Peek and wife Sherry of Millville; one niece Marlise Ann Fisher of Washington State; and one nephew Guy Fisher and his wife Ora of Alaska. She was predeceased by her husband, former mayor of Millville Rulon C. Peek; and one son Carl Frederick Peek. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 1, 2016 in the Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad St., Millville. There will be a viewing on Friday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Fourth United Methodist Church, 308 Kates Blvd., Millville, NJ 08332. Memories and expressions of sympathy for Mary Peek may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at www.christyfuneralservice.com.