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Bert Jermy-Keach Obituary

WATERLOO- Bert "Roger" Jermy-Keach, age 57, passed away peacefully at his Main Street home on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 following an extended cancer illness.

Bert was born in Olean, NY on September 10, 1965, a son of the late John and Mary Lou (nee Nelligan) Jermy and a graduate of Kenmore West High School. He had most recently worked as a materials handler at ABX Packaging Solutions in Macedon, even during his cancer treatments, working as recently as 2 weeks ago. He had been an avid hiker and survivalist for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Keach; his children, Bert Jr., John, and Becky Jermy all of Niagara Falls and Joann Jermy of Medina; his siblings, Tommy, BobbiJo Jermy of Niagara Falls and Kevin Jermy of North Tonawanda; his stepchildren, Victoria Orlinda and Terri Eve (Anthony Shenk) Mosher; several grandchildren and a large extended family. Roger was preceded in death by his brother, John and infant sister, Vickie and his mother-in-law, Orlinda Keach.

The family will host a Celebration of Life at Geneva American Legion Winnek Post, 1011 Route 5&20, Geneva, NY 14456, from 1p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, (August 20).

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to: V Foundation for Cancer Research www.v.org.

For additional information, please visit www.covertfuneralhome.com for additional information.

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

Published by Finger Lakes Times on Aug. 5, 2023.

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