Peter Richard Rekus, 91, of Colonial Park passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026. Born October 18, 1934, he grew up in Edwardsville and the Wilkes-Barre, PA area. He served as a Photographer's Mate, Second Class in the US Navy at the Anacostia Naval Station in Washington DC and in Lakehurst NJ from 1955 to 1959, serving with the ZP-3 Airship Patrol Squadron. After discharge, Peter was hired by fellow veterans who formed Allied Pix in Harrisburg, PA. He and his late wife, Nancy, wed in Washington DC in January, 1960.
Allied Pix supplied photos to the Patriot-News, which ultimately hired Pete in the 1990s. He was passionate about photography and enjoyed sharing some of his unique assignments, including covering the first Jarvik heart surgery, the first microscopic camera traveling through the human body, several presidents and celebrities including Sophia Loren.
After retirement, he enjoyed traveling and volunteering with Nancy. He especially enjoyed monthly social meetings with the Golden Year's Club, Knights of Columbus and the "Over the Hill Gang" at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Church in Harrisburg.
He is survived by Cynthia (Patrick) Fairchild, Richard (Mary) Rekus, Sharon (Scott) Toth, Pamela (John) Baker and Scott (Sandy) Rekus as well as 9 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews.
Family and Friends welcomed on Friday October 23rd at 10:00AM at St. Margaret Mary, 2800 Paxton Church Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Mass of Christian Burial immediately following at 11:00AM.
