Jeannine Caroline (Peck) May, 74, of Manheim, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at Penn State Hershey Medical Center with family by her side. Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Jack Donald Peck Sr. and Jeannine Caroline (Howe) Peck. She was the loving wife of 26 years to the late David Eugene May of Manheim.
Jeannine attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a B.S. in psychology. This served her well during her 30+ years as a revenue agent with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, where her understanding of people helped her navigate difficult conversations with compassion and professionalism. She looked forward to retirement, but her greatest joy was looking forward to having grandchildren who were still just wishes and dreams, and spending her retirement years with them.
She was active with the AFSCME union, serving as treasurer for the last several years for the retiree group based in Lancaster. Jeannine began her tenure on the Manheim Library Board in July 2014 and served as the Executive Board Secretary from January 2016 until 2023. She was a member of Ruhl’s United Methodist Church, Manheim, and enjoyed hosting bible study at her home. She volunteered her time for many worthy causes, including the Literacy Council, teaching others to read. Jeannine had a big heart and made friends everywhere she went, whether it was the dentist’s office, the diner, or the nail salon.
She was her children’s biggest supporter, attending all of their sporting events and never missing a game. She was an attentive listener and always had just the right words. Jeannine willingly helped neighbors and strangers with anything they needed. She also made the best food, always ready to share it with friends and family. Jeannine loved spending time cooking, baking, sewing, quilting, hosting holidays at her home, vacationing at the beach and the Adirondacks, participating in friendly and sometimes spirited debates, and enjoying outings with her friends and family. She especially loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, crafting with them, and taking her grandson fishing. Her kind soul and sweet, welcoming smile lit up a room and made a difference to all who met her. Her genuine and loving presence in this world has impacted countless lives and will be missed.
She was preceded in death by her stepson, David Eugene Moyer, husband of Colleen Melinda (Berger) Moyer. Surviving are her son, Gregory Peck May, husband of Betsy Kay (Lubert) May, of Mount Joy; daughter, Christina Suzanne (May), wife of William (Garrett) Mann, of Palmyra; grandchildren, Danielle Ashley Moyer, David Dominic Moyer, Meadow Alexandra May, William (Colin) Mann, and Maura Ellen Mann; sisters, Jane Catherine (Peck) Zellers, wife of M. Scott Zellers, of Mount Gretna, and Judy Arlene (Peck) Neidlinger, wife of the late George Neidlinger, of New Bloomfield; brother, Jack Donald Peck Jr., husband of Sue Ann Peck, of Annville; aunt, Carolyn Sue (Howe), wife of Larry Edward Deno, of Harrisburg, who was more like a sister; sister-in-law, Debra Lynn May; and nieces and nephews, Jackie, John, Emily, and Philip. She is also survived by beloved cousins, numerous extended family members, and countless dear friends.
Relatives, friends, and anyone touched by her life are joyfully invited to attend Jeannine’s celebration of life at Ruhl’s United Methodist Church, 4810 Elizabethtown Road, Manheim, on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. There will be a time of visitation from 2 p.m. until the time of the service at 3 p.m. Friends and family are invited to share their precious memories and stories of Jeannine during the service. Please join the family afterwards for a luncheon at the church. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may send contributions in Jeannine’s memory to the Manheim Community Library, 541 N. Penryn Road, Manheim, PA 17545. To send the family online condolences, please visit BuchFuneral.com.
