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Deanna GERBIG Obituary
74 of Dayton, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 3rd after a long hard fight against Hodgkin's Lymphoma. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Randy and best friend Sandy. Left to mourn and miss her are son Brent and family in Panama City Beach, FL, cousins Earl in Florida and Debbie in Texas. Deanna was a beautiful woman with many friends, including all the co-workers she amassed from Speedway, Crown Personnel and Avery Dennison, who were friends til the end. We thank Laurelwood Assisted Living, who provided her with such wonderful loving care, we could not have asked for more! Also thank you Day City Hospice. Her final wishes are cremation and to be with her family in Columbus, Indiana. If desired, please donate to the Lymphoma Society or the Cat Cafe in Dayton, she'd love that!
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Ebony and Family
July 21, 2022
I first met Ms. D in 2015 at Avery Dennison where she and I shared Responsibilities as the Receptionist and in the Mail Room. We immediately connected.. I am in tears as I write this, She was not only my friend but i felt like a second mother. We kept in contact over covid and away from the job,I missed her after the world shut down but we made sure to stay in touch. We shared so much, I could talk to her for hours, Her last words to me was I miss you and love you sister. I wish I could come back to work. I returned to Avery and on some days I look at the door and be thinking that Ms. D will come in the door and say ok I am here girlie. Get to them kids! She was truly one of a kind our birthdays were 1 day apart. Instantly connected it breaks my heart but she fought the fight with all she had. Now she can rest! To the family my prayers go out to you she loved you all. She will be truly missed but her presence around the job is still felt. I can see her smile! May you Rest in Peace Ms.D I love you -EB-
Sharon L Terry
July 17, 2022
One of my truest and closest friends we were there for each other. I wish I could hear your voice one more time. So grateful for our friendship. You are so classy but down to earth. Until we meet again. Good night.
Joyce Demmings
July 16, 2022
I"'ll cherish our friendship and will miss our phone calls. We never did get to go to lunch. I had just listened to one of your voicemails Wednesday on my work phone not knowing then that God had called you home on Sunday
Sorry to see you go Deanna Gerbig but you fought a good fight & you finished your course, a Very Tough Woman!!
REST WELL MY FRIEND!! You touched a lot of lives & definitely missed at Avery
Tracy
July 14, 2022
Still hard to believe you're not here with us Deanna. Meeting you 12 years ago & keeping you as a close friend meant the world to me. So beautiful, so classy, so talented with your jewelry making, such a wonderful person. Enjoy Heaven, you deserve all the good after what you've been through! We miss & love you girlfriend XoXo
Teri
July 12, 2022
So sad to hear of my friend's passing. She was an amazing woman and such fierce energy. She truly is in a much better place reunited in bliss with her loved ones. You will be missed D!
Linda Hausfeld
July 11, 2022
Deanna was such a fighter and a graceful one at that. She would always have a smile on her face, ready to challenge the next obstacle life threw her way. We had many great times together working for Crown Personnel and remained friends long after both of us retired. Her last several years were tough and am so happy she is no longer suffering. God bless you Deanna.
Jody Dearbeck
July 11, 2022
I am so sad to hear of Deanna's passing. She fought so very hard and was so brave through it all. Deanna was a lovely woman, and will be missed.
Debbie Mikolaitis
July 11, 2022
You were the best cousin and babysitter I ever had. You taught me a lots of dances,and I have a great memory of walking with you to FrishesBig Boy restaurant about a mile and a half in two feet of snow to see your friends. I was 8 and you were 16! We always had a great time. I love you and will miss our long talks. Till we meet again.
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