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Joseph Lerch Obituary
Joe was born on Aug. 22, 1938, in Pittsburgh. He was the son of the late Joseph Lerch Jr. and Alberta Knapp Lerch Miller, and the stepson of the late Henry Miller.
Joe is survived by his wife of 53 years, Deanie Lerch. Also surviving are his three daughters, Lori DeJonge and her husband, Bill, Angie May and her husband, Paul, and Joey Gordon and her husband, Steve; his four grandchildren, Chantelle Winkler and her husband, Chris, Logan DeJonge, and Paul and Carleigh May, and his siblings Linda Miller, David Miller and Marion Hertzog.
Joe retired from a long career with the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad.
He enjoyed working on his family's home, furniture restoration, gardening, tending to his fish pond, being in the outdoors, the ocean, and mostly spending time with family and friends, all of whom brought him great joy and laughter.
Lerch - A private service for the immediate family of Joseph E. Lerch, who passed away Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015, will be at the Fox Funeral Home, Saxonburg.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to the St. Luke Lutheran Church and School, 330 Hannahstown Road, Cabot, PA 16023.
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Logan DeJonge
February 11, 2015
pap pap, you were the greatest, kindest most loving caring grandfather ever and I'm so upset that you're gone. I know you're in a better place and you're not sick anymore but I still wish I would've gotten to spend more time with you. you had always been there for me in everything I did and you never let me give up, and you're the reason I'm so determined now more than anything. I'll always remember all the fun times I had with you from gardening, to helping with furniture to vacations at the beach and endless hours of playing card games. I'll miss every last second of it. I can not wait to see again. This is and never will be a goodbye, it's only a see ya later. I love you pap pap so much?
February 10, 2015
Dear Deanie and family, Please accept my sympathy at Joe's passing. I hope to visit with you in person very soon. Love to all of you from Joy May.
Chantelle
February 10, 2015
Pappy-
You were the best pap in the world and will be missed so much everyday! I love you so much and always will! All of the great memories I have growing up with you and nana will always be with me! I know you'll always be with me in spirit and will be a guardian angel for me! You were such a kind and loving pap and i will miss you so much! I love you pappy!
February 9, 2015
Deanie and family was so sorry to read about Joe. Remember when you lived on our street when we were young. Thinking of you and my prayers are with all of you.
Always,
Beverly Sowash (Black)
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Sharon McLafferty
February 9, 2015
Dear Deanie & girls,
I'm so very sad to hear this news! I have such great memories growing up ~ one of the best neighbors ever!! My heart goes out to you & your family for your loss ~ sending you all a BIG HUG! My deepest sympathy.
Stan Walchesky
February 8, 2015
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Annie Johnson Wilson
February 7, 2015
Thinking of my dear childhood next-door neighbors on Thelma Drive. My sympathies!
February 7, 2015
so sorry to hear of
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I pray God gives you peace. Love you. Honey
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