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Ruth Gerlock Obituary
Brick - 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.
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Joan Rahill
April 27, 2020
Ruth was a sincere and generous person. Her kindness to all people was ever present. May she rest in peace.
Catherine Rao
March 25, 2020
A kind and sweet woman. Full of energy and enjoyed life. Will miss her very much and forever.
Martha Pongrac
March 12, 2020
You are back home and at peace. You will be missed by many.
Kathleen Titus
March 12, 2020
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.
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Karen Cline
March 11, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Rest in peace Mrs Gerlock.
Linda Barry
March 11, 2020
Farewell, my beautiful Friend. You are always in my heart.
Linda
March 11, 2020
Farewell, my beautiful Friend!! You will always be in my heart!!
Linda
Charlie and
March 10, 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.
MaryAnne Weiss
March 10, 2020
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.
John Welliver
March 9, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with Steve, Teresa and Susan. Ruth will always hold a special place with the Welliver family. Sister-in-law, Betty Gerlock, always enjoyed the visits from Steve and Ruth when they came to Mt. Union, PA. Ruth will be missed.
Brick Township School
March 9, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about Ruth. Deepest condolences to her daughters, husband, and family.
Jean TaylorAclin
March 9, 2020
Mrs. Gerlock was always special to me. Sue, my heart is with you and your family.
Donna Naughton Wham
March 8, 2020
I had Mrs Gerlock as my steno teacher at BTHS for a couple of years. She opened a whole new world and future for me! I dont think she ever knew how much I looked forward to her class or how often I thought about her. Rest In Peace Mrs. Gerlockā¤. You will be missed.
Sandi Zalinsky
March 8, 2020
Ruth was an inspiration as my teacher and colleague. Heave has gained an angel.
Jennifer Stewart (maiden name Mueller)
March 8, 2020
Ruth Gerlock taught me how to type very well with a type writer and now I go by her instruction about how to put my finger's on the keyboard. She always taught very well during the class and I miss hearing her teach. May she rest in Heaven now. I pray that her family members and friends will be okay during the Spring and the Summer.
Grace Spitale Lewis
March 8, 2020
Great teacher, she was an inspiration to me.
March 8, 2020
Thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. She was a great lady. Dr. R. Kurt Meier III and staff
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