Nancy Eleanor (Juhasz) Pedersen, 92, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away peacefully at Park Place and joined her Lord and Savior Jesus in eternity on Wednesday, June 30, 2026. She was born February 15, 1934, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Elizabeth and Julius Juhasz. She met the love of her life, Kjell, in Cleveland, and they were married June 30, 1956.
Nancy was the nursery school director and preschool teacher during the 1970s & 80s at Faith United Church of Christ. She enjoyed singing in the church choirs, Sweet Adelines, the Towns of Harmony, and was a member of Pathway Community Church.
Nancy truly loved to help others by volunteering at churches and was active in missions, the Red Cross, Hospice, and Visiting Veterans.
She is survived by sons, Kenneth (Kim), David (Cathy) of Leonardo, New Jersey; daughter-in-law, Cheri of Angola; grandchildren, Jason (Heather), Bradley (Sarah), Matthew of Hudson, Michigan, Tyler (Sadie), Alec of Lake Tahoe, Nevada, Ashley of Leonardo, New Jersey, Kris, Whitney of Angola; 14 great-grandchildren; 1-great-great-granddaughter; and special friend, Bud Hyde. She was preceded in death by husband, Kjell; son, Eric; parents, Elizabeth and Julius; sisters, Irene, Helen, and Betty; brother, Julius; and many nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, July 13, 2026 at Pathway Community Church, 1010 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46845, with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be held from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home - Pine Valley, 1320 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825. Nancy will be laid to rest at Highland Park Cemetery, 2403 E. Wallen Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825.
Memorial contributions in Nancy's memory may be directed towards Luminary Hospice or the American Cancer Society.
