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Jo Cornish-Gerwig Obituary

COLUMBUS — Jo Ann Cornish-Gerwig, 64, of Columbus, died on January 18, 2018. She was a long-time resident of Powell, Ohio. Preceded in death by her parents Paul and Louise Cornish.

Survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Ron Gerwig; sisters, Joyce Quay and Janet Wartman; nieces, Leah Quay and Megan Dowdell; nephew, Nick Quay; extended family, friends, and three beloved pets.

Jo was a graduate of Olentangy High School and the Ohio State University. She was employed at Farmer's Insurance for over 30 years. Jo was former president and current board member of the Powell Liberty Historical Society, and a founding member of the Powell Garden Club.

Visitation is Monday, January 22nd 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., and the funeral is Tuesday, January 23rd at 11 a.m. at Rutherford Funeral Home, 450 W. Olentangy Street, Powell. Burial at Union Cemetery will follow. Contributions in Jo's memory may be made to the Powell Liberty Historical Society, PO Box 385, Powell, OH 43065.

Please send condolences to www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Delaware Gazette from Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, 2018.

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Liz Robertson

February 5, 2018

I just heard the news. I am so very, very sorry for your loss. I hope you can find some solace in fond memories.

Remembering and missing our DAR sister. She will be greatly missed.

Sharon Bardus

January 27, 2018

Kathy Waller

January 27, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Jo was a fellow member of Ann Simpson Davis Chapter DAR and we have missed her presence. I enjoyed her company at meetings, and will always remember her quiet, bright spirit. God bless you and comfort you all.

Phyllis Brant

January 21, 2018

Jo was a dear friend and fellow gardener. She was such a generous and kind individual, always sharing her lovely plants from her garden with us. She will be missed by all of us and we will treasure our special memories sharing gardening ideas and special times together.

January 19, 2018

I met Jo a few years ago at church. It was a pleasure to know her, she was so kind. My prayers are with the family.
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Jan

22

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Rutherford Funeral Home at Powell

450 West Olentangy Street, Powell, OH 43065

Jan

22

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Rutherford Funeral Home at Powell

450 West Olentangy Street, Powell, OH 43065

Jan

23

Funeral

11:00 a.m.

Rutherford Funeral Home at Powell

450 West Olentangy Street, Powell, OH 43065

Jan

23

Burial

Union Cemetery

OH

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450 West Olentangy Street, Powell, OH 43065

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