Richard C. "Dick" Gerbes

Richard C. "Dick" Gerbes
Canisteo - Richard C. "Dick" Gerbes, 71, of Cline Hill Rd. passed away early Wednesday morning April 7, 2021 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.
Dick was employed with the Steuben County Highway Dept. as a heavy equipment mechanic for 20 years. During his employment with the County, he started his own heavy equipment repair business on Cline Hill in the town of Jasper in 1988, working right up until the time of his illness for 32 years.
In addition to his wife Clio, Dick is survived by two sons: Michael (Lissa) Gerbes of Hannibal and Scott (Jamie) Gerbes of Canisteo. 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Dick is also survived by a sister Susan Gerbes of Rochester.
He was predeceased by a great grandson Richard Michael Gerbes, three sisters, Diane Monaghan, Judy Rudabaugh and Kathy Gillespie, one brother Kenneth Gerbes.
There will be no calling hours or services at this time. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Dick's life on Saturday June 12th from 2:00 pm – til, at 2719 Cline Hill Rd. in the town of Jasper.
Memorial contributions in Dick's name may be made to either Care First, 3805 Meads Creek Rd. Painted Post, N.Y. 14870 or to the Vol. Fire Dept. of the donor's choice.
Arrangements are with the H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home in Canisteo.
A full obituary and video can be read and seen online, along with shared condolences and memories at hpsmithandsonfuneralhome.com.