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Joseph Gerth Obituary

GERTH Joseph N. Gerth, age 48, unexpectedly Friday April 8, 2011. Preceded in death by father Creighton W. Gerth. Survived by children, Chelsea Joe and Seth Creighton Gerth; mother, Marianne Gerth; brothers, William (Meg) and Matthew; sisters, Mary Gerth, Jeannie (Anthony) Gerth-Guido and Amy (J.P.) Fitzgerald; nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, April 15 at 11 a.m. at St. Philip the Apostle Church, 1573 Elaine Rd. where friends may call from 10-11 a.m. Private Burial. Arrangements by EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 403 E. Broad St. Visit www.egan-ryan.com for condolences.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 11 to Apr. 13, 2011.

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mike leitwein

April 16, 2011

sorry for you loss joe was a great guy

Al & Debbie Mathews

April 15, 2011

So sorry for your loss. We have known Joe for a long time,he is a beatiful soul he will be missed. Thanks for all your help.

April 15, 2011

So sorry to hear about Joe...Wish I could be there.My thoughts and prayers are with u all.

Chris O'Connell

April 15, 2011

So sorry for your loss. Joe was a great friend of mine from second through eighth grade. He will always be a valued part of my life. God Bless.

April 15, 2011

Marianne, Chelsea, Seth, Bill, Matt, Mary, Jeannie and Amy, Shane and I are so sad to hear of Joe's passing. Please know that our prayers are with you today and that we are sorry that we cannot be their to give you our support. May God be with you through this difficult time.

Shane and Jane Gerth

April 14, 2011

to the gerth family sorryabout your loss me and joe have known each othersincr elementary god bless you

Betsi Byers-Spurlock

April 14, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. Growing up - Joe dated my sister, Cheri. Joe was always so nice to me - he was one of the few - that did not mind the "kid sister" hanging around. May God give you strength to get through this sad time. -Betsi Byers-Spurlock

Mary Shidone/Capehart

April 13, 2011

To the Gerth family, Sorry about your lost we had so much fun at Walnut Ridge. God Bless and peace be with you....

Lisa Langston DiNucci & Family

April 13, 2011

To the Gerth Family,
You will be in our prayers. Have great memories of Joe growing up in the neighborhood and St.Philip's. May he rest in peace.

April 13, 2011

Mrs. Gerth and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of Joe at St. Phillip's always brings a smile! He was quite a character!
You are in my prayers.
Eileen (Santry) Rader and family

Mary (Lyman)Birhanzl and Family

April 13, 2011

Mrs.Gerth and Family,Thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.

April 13, 2011

Hello!
Mom just e-mailed me about Joe. You all are in our thoughts.
Love,
Sheryl and Joe LaFontaine
Birmingham, Alabama

Lisa (Gibson) Miller

April 13, 2011

Mrs Gerth, Matt, Amy and family,

So very sorry to hear about Joe! I will pray for all of you during this extremely difficult time. I remember St Philip's with Joe very well.

Sue Connor

April 13, 2011

Mrs. Gerth and family - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have many fond memories growing up with Joe and will miss him dearly.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

April 13, 2011

Gerth Family
Sorry for the loss of Joseph. He was a very nice neighbor and friend.
Paul Slyby

April 13, 2011

Mrs. Gerth, Matt, Amy and family,

You are all in our prayers.

Blessings

The Rotonda Family

Karen (Rysavy) DeVore

April 12, 2011

May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. So sorry to hear about your loss. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Karen (Rysavy) DeVore and Family

Michael Lyman

April 12, 2011

To the Gerth family, so sorry for your loss. We will be thinking of you.
Michael Lyman and family.

April 12, 2011

Mrs. Gerth, Matt and family-
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your loved ones are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kellie Zapor Morris

Rose Hume

April 12, 2011

Dear Marianne,
I'm so sorry to learn of your son's death. My prayers are with you and your family.

Cecelia Brunet

April 12, 2011

Mrs Gerth and family,
So sorry to hear of your lose,we are thinking of you and send are prayers.
Helen Brunet and Family.

Norm & Julie Leitwein

April 12, 2011

So sorry to hear about Joe. We have so many fun memories of the good times at St. Phillip's (even when we were in trouble!) We're thinking of you!

The Families and Staff of Egan-Ryan Funeral Home

April 11, 2011

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