Michel Gerdak

Michel Gerdak obituary

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Michel Gerdak Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home, Inc. on Nov. 11, 2025.

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Michel Gerdak, age 89, of Whitehall passed away November 8th at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born in Lebanon, he was a son of the late Shikrallah Gerdak and Dora Samaha. He was an expert tailor of ladies garments for many years.

He is survived by his sons Nabil Gerdak and Georges Jurdak; a daughter in Canada; grandchildren Michael, Natalie, George, Laila, Salma and Marcos and extended family. He was predeceased by a brother and a sister.

Services: viewing on Thursday, November 13th starting at 10:00 a.m. in St. George Orthodox Church, 1011 Catasauqua Ave., Allentown. Funeral service begins at 11:00 with burial following at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Fullerton. Arrangements by Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home, Allentown.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

13

Burial

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery

Fullerton, PA

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