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Joe received his Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University. He had spent his career working as a mechanical engineer in the coal fired power plant industry, retiring from AECOM in Princeton, New Jersey. He was a member of Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Hamilton, New Jersey, where he served as a deacon. He enjoyed cycling and skiing and was active in Meals on Wheels in Mercer County, New Jersey.
In addition to his wife, Joe is survived by his 5 children: Jonathan (Mary) Cerha, Daniel (Rebekah) Cerha, Jeremy Cerha, Elisabeth (Aaron) Wortman, and Matthew Cerha; 5 grandchildren; siblings, Olda Cerha and Daniela Engstrom; and several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will take place at Faith Church, 611 Robert Fulton Hwy., Quarryville, PA on Monday, August 4, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends following the service. Traditional interment will be private in the Quarryville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to OPC Diaconal Ministries at https://give.opc.org/diaconal-ministries-summary or checks can be written to:
"The Orthodox Presbyterian Church" and designate as "CDM – Joe Cerha Memorial"
The Committee on Diaconal Ministries Orthodox Presbyterian Church 607 Easton Road, Bldg. E. Willow Grove, PA 19090-2539
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