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Age 66, of Kensington, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015 in Mercy Medical Center following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease. He was born Feb. 12, 1948 in Salamanca, N.Y. to the late Clair and Irene (Brown) Emerick. He worked in maintenance at the Minerva YMCA and had worked in plumbing and heating for many years. He graduated from Greenfield High School and received a Bachelor's in Science from Warren Wilson College in Ashville, Tenn. He was then drafted into the US Army and served during the Vietnam War from 1970-1972. He was a Presbyterian by faith and was a former member of the Franklin Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept.
He is survived by his wife of 37 1/2 years, Karen (Crawford) Emerick whom he married July 16, 1977; sister, Anita (Wayne) South of Hope, N.J. and brother, Tim (Jackie) Emerick of Greenfield. He is preceded in death by his parents, identical twin brother, Mark Emerick and a brother, Alan Emerick.
Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with Pastor Tom Allmon officiating. Calling hours will be Saturday 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to your local hospice. Those wishing to share condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Rodney Lytle
January 8, 2015
I am deeply saddened to hear of Jonathan's passing, we were college friends. I remember him well. I am the director of alumni relations at Warren Wilson College.
On behalf of Warren Wilson College and our alumni association we extend a light of hope and share your loss.
Our deepest sympathy to the Emerick family.
Nicci Miller
January 8, 2015
Karen, I'm so sorry to hear about Jonathan. You're in my prayers. God bless. -your "rock" from Mercy
Dana & Coleen Emerick
January 7, 2015
Karen:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this very trying time. May God be with you now and always.
S K
January 7, 2015
May God comfort your family in this time of sorrow, for he is the God of all comfort.
1 Cor 1:3,4
Jim Blaine
January 7, 2015
Karen and family,
So sorry to hear of Jonathan's passing. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time
Steve Emerick
January 7, 2015
To Karen and family,
Saddened to hear of Jonathan's passing Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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