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1953
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2019
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Charles Gerlitzki Obituary
RED LION - Charles E. "Chuck" Gerlitzki, III, 66, died on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at his residence. He was the husband of Patricia L. (Eveler) Gerlitzki, to whom he was married for 43 years.
A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Pl., Red Lion with Pastor Jim Quoss officiating. A viewing will be from 12-1:30 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens with full military honors provided by the York County Veterans Honor Guard.
Born on August 19, 1953 in Phoenixville, he was a son of the late Charles Gerlitzki, Jr. and Joanne (Brown) Scott. Charles was a foreman at the former Fypon and also worked at Penn Tire.
Mr. Gerlitzki enjoyed bowling, playing cards, especially poker and Texas hold'em and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
Along with his wife, Pat, Charles is survived by three sons, Randy Miller of Lancaster, James Gerlitzki of Dillsburg and Russell Gerlitzki of Red Lion; daughter, Sharlene Buchanan of Columbia; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Ray Troop of Craley, Josi Inners of Windsor, Michael Gerlitzki of Lancaster, William Gerlitzki of York, Timothy Gerlitzki of Lancaster, Teena Fillmore of Lancaster, Lori Fletcher of Lancaster, Jenny Gerlitzki of Lancaster, Loretta Gerlitzki of Lancaster and Billie Jo Hiam of Lancaster; step mother, Bernice Gerlitzki of Lancaster; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Jo Gerlitzki; and two brothers, Rick Gerlitzki and Brian Troop.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215.
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Chris Centini
March 27, 2020
My favorite uncle i miss always
Barbara Lauver
September 5, 2019
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
JACK & SHERYL HOOKS THOMASVILLE COUNTRY AUCTION
September 4, 2019
OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE GERLITZKI FAMILY. HAD SO MUCH FUN BOWLING WITH CHUCK.HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED.
Dave All
September 4, 2019
Chucker, you had a huge impact on so many young bowlers in York Co. I am honored to have been one of the many successful bowlers you helped coach over the years. Your raw taller and skills were a inspiration to many. You struggled for years with diabetes and caused many major life changing events for you and your family. But through it all you were an persevered and overcame the boundaries that would have stopped many. No you. Continuing to Chuck that ball down the lane. Your raw talent was amazing. I am so glad to have received your guidance and friendship. Thank you for your service to our country Semper Fi Brother Semper Fi.
Leslie & Tito Gonzalez
September 4, 2019
We will miss you RIP
Donald Burdette
September 3, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Amy Jensen
September 3, 2019
Rest in peace, Chuck. You'll be missed! When I think about those times you chased me to the river to hit that 3 outter... used to make me so mad... but what I would give to have you here chasing me to the river now! Show them what ya got up there. Thanks for being a good friend. I'll miss you!
Jackie Creasy
September 3, 2019
RIP Chuck
Prayers for Pat and all of their family
September 2, 2019
He will be greatly missed in the bowling community. I knew Chuck in the year 2000 when I was subbing in a league in York and it was an honor to watch a man bowling 700 series in each league, going to bowling a 600 once he had one of his feet amputated. That was a man who had guts to go to any length to get back to where he was. Rest IN peace my friend.
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