Photo courtesy of Colonial Funeral Homes - Brick
Brick, New Jersey
Aug 3, 1934 – Mar 4, 2020 (Age 85)
COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 2170 HIGHWAY 88, BRICK, NJ
Ruth K. Gerlock passed away on March 4, 2020.
Ruth was an alumna of Orbisonia High School and Elizabethtown College. She taught in Mount Union, Pennsylvania, where she met the love of her life, Steve Gerlock. They married in 1958 and following their move to New Jersey with their two daughters, Ruth continued her career as a teacher in the Business Department of Brick Township High School for 31 years. She was active as a Senior Representative in the Brick Township Education Association and a voluntary advisor of the first multicultural club at BTHS. An early supporter of equal rights and advocate for abused children, she also acted as an Equity Officer.
Following her retirement, Ruth was an active lifetime member of the Retired Educators of Brick, a member of the Woman’s Club of Brick Township, and a member of the Brick Township Historical Society, where she volunteered in their Gift Shop.
Ruth is survived by her husband, Stephen; two daughters, Susan and Teresa; and nephews Roger Kling, John Welliver, Brad Welliver, John Bell, Dan Gerlock, and nieces Joanna Gerlock, Nancy Rodino.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 11, 2020, from 4:00pm -8:00 PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy. 88, Brick. A funeral service will be held at 7:30 PM. Cremation will be private.
Ruth was an avid animal lover. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Jersey Shore Animal Center.
Read MoreRuth was a sincere and generous person. Her kindness to all people was ever present. May she rest in peace.
Joan Rahill
April 27, 2020 | Manasquan, NJ | Coworker
A kind and sweet woman. Full of energy and enjoyed life. Will miss her very much and forever.
Catherine Rao
March 25, 2020 | Brick, NJ | Friend
You are back home and at peace. You will be missed by many.
Martha Pongrac
March 12, 2020 | Forked River, NJ
You will be sorely missed, my dear friend. So many happy memories throughout all the years at Brick and our social gatherings will stay with me forever. Rest in peace, dear Ruth.
Kathleen Titus
March 12, 2020 | Toms River, NJ | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Rest in peace Mrs Gerlock.
Karen Cline
March 11, 2020 | NJ | Friend
Farewell, my beautiful Friend. You are always in my heart.
Linda
Linda Barry
March 11, 2020 | BRICK, NJ | Friend
Farewell, my beautiful Friend!! You will always be in my heart!!
Linda
March 11, 2020
Uncle Steve, Susan, and Teresa may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. It's truly a difficult and sad time. The Bell's ... Charlie and John will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Aunt Ruth was a beautiful and kind lady. We were all blessed by having her in our lives. She will be truly missed.
Charlie and
March 10, 2020 | Family
With my deepest sympathy. Through our shared BTHS days and our retirement get-togethers, Ruth was always caring and sincere. May she rest in peace.
MaryAnne Weiss
March 10, 2020 | BRICK, NJ | Coworker
