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Gerald Hale Obituary
Born in Pottsville, Jan. 27, 1968, Gerry was a son of Christine Corby Hale and the late Thomas Hale.
He was the husband of Cathy Covach-Hale, and father to two sons, Noah and Luke.
Gerry was a member of the Saint Clair Area High School, Class of 1986. He earned an associate's degree from Penn State Schuylkill and later graduated from the Reading Hospital Paramedic Program. Gerry was employed at Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street.
Gerry had many passions, one being his long and distinguished EMS career. It began in the early 1980s when Gerry joined West End Fire Company in Saint Clair, which was soon followed by attendance at the PA State Fire Academy. He also attended EMT school, after which he worked with Saint Clair Ambulance, followed by Region and Pottsville EMS. In the early 1990s, Gerry worked at the former Good Samaritan Regional Hospital Emergency Room with his best friend and fellow EMT, Geno Sinkus.
Upon graduating from paramedic school, Gerry landed his first medic position with ALSS Pottsville, followed by Schuylkill Valley and Schuylkill Haven EMS. In the late 1990s, Gerry completed the Muhlenberg (Berks County) ALS program, eventually landing a medic position in an Allentown physician's office.
With the birth of his sons, Gerry took a break from his EMS career. He planned to begin classes this summer in pursuit of a nursing career.
In addition to his wife, sons and mother, he is survived by brothers, Joseph Schival and wife, Gina, Spring City, Thomas Hale and wife, Lisa, Pine Grove, James Hale and wife, Patty, Saint Clair, and Eric Hale and wife, Lynn, Port Carbon; sisters, Christine Czachor and husband, Ted, Saint Clair, and Karen Adams and husband, Jim, Saint Clair; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 4 at Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 252 Dock St., Schuylkill Haven. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, a donation fund has been established and will be accessible at any Wells Fargo branch in the name of Catherine Covach-Hale. Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, Saint Clair, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.brucethartfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Hale
July 1, 2014
Dear Kathy, Noah, and Luke,
Gerry was a very compassionate and excellent paramedic. We worked with him at ALSS, Inc. and Schuylkill Havens Lions Ambulance. He always loved
to help his patients. He was kind and devoted to helping people. He loved you Kathy with all his heart. He always talked very fondly of you. We hope that God helps all of you through this difficult time and may the peace of the Lord be with all of you.
I hope that Noah and Luke bring you many wonderful times and great joy in life.
Our deepest sympathy,
Brenda, Buddy, and Shaggy Carr
Mary Ann Thomas
June 7, 2014
Cathy, I'm so very sorry for the loss of your beloved husband,hold ontoall the wonderful memories to get you thru this most difficult time, you and your boys are in my thoughts and prayers.
Justin
June 4, 2014
Very sorry for your loss. My mom(Kim on 6N) spoke very highly of you. Please stay strong.
Maria Rowan Nothstein
June 4, 2014
Cathy and family,
I am sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories and the love you had for one another and you will never be apart from the one you love. Cathy, stay strong and surround yourself with good family and friends. Your best medicine will be your beautiful boys..You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Maria Rowan Nothstein
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April Moran
June 4, 2014
Cathy and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find comfort and peace from your family and friends.
Bonnie Salm-Miller
June 3, 2014
Dear Cathy and boys,
May God Bless you all, giving you peace and comfort. Keeping you in my prayers always.
Lindy & Jeff Adams
June 3, 2014
Dear Cathy, Noah, and Luke our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. May God keep you strong for each other.
Kay Waskas
June 3, 2014
To Cathy and boys and Gerry's Mom,brothers and sisters.
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Gerry was always so nice when I worked with him at Good Sam. You can rest assured that he touched so many lives and you'll always have those memories to comfort you in your tough times ahead. God Bless you and RIP Gerry
Debbie Peletsky
June 3, 2014
Cathy, My heart is broken for you and your children. May you find some comfort in your family and friends prayers. God Bless you.
Dolly Malec
June 3, 2014
RIP Gerry. You did so much for the Community and you will be missed.
Mary Ann & Buddy Woollam
June 3, 2014
Cathy,
there are no words that can epress the sorrow we feel for you and your family.You are forever in our thoughts and our prayers. God Bless.
Irizarry
June 3, 2014
Cathy Noah and Luke you are in our thoughts and prayers. Know we are here for you and love you very much.
Lisa (Klemer) Houtz
June 3, 2014
Cathy....may you find strength and comfort during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers, dear friend.
Mary and Vincent Wade
June 3, 2014
Hale Family,
So sorry for your loss. God be with you at this difficult time.
June 3, 2014
Cathy, my heart goes out to you and your loved ones. God bless you with comfort and peace.
Elizabeth Dando
June 3, 2014
Cathy,
Know that you, Noah and Luke are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord guide you and keep you strong.
Gig Pizzico
June 3, 2014
Dear CC and boys,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Gerry was a lovely person. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Cindy Cappel
June 2, 2014
Cathy,
With sincerest sympathy during this time of tremendous pain. May the joy of being a mother to two wonderful little boys give you the strength to carry on! You will do it for them.
In my thoughts and prayers,
Christa (Plachko) Lilek
June 2, 2014
No words will help during this difficult time, but I send strength your way. Seek comfort in your wonderful family and great friends. Stay strong!
Tracy Santee
June 2, 2014
Words can't even explain how sorry we are for the loss of Gerry. He was a great friend and co-worker and will be greatly missed.
Christa (Plachko) Lilek
June 2, 2014
Cathy and Family,
No words can help during this difficult time, but I send strength your way! Stay strong and seek comfort in your wonderful family and great friends!
Ginny Kull
June 2, 2014
Cathy, Luke and Noah: There are no words right now to comfort you. Just know you have a HUGE support systems surrounding you all. May God wrap his arms around you. Call on him to carry you during the times you can't do it alone. My heart is so heavy with sadness, but I will always remember that twinkle in Gerry's eyes when he talked of his family. May God Bless You.
Miss Ginny
Christine Helman
June 2, 2014
Dear Cathy and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You and the boys are in my thoughts and prayers.
June 2, 2014
Dear Cathy,
I am heartbroken over the loss of Gerry. I worked with Gerry at CCND in Allentown. He was loved by his co-workers as well as our patients. Gerry's face would light up whenever he spoke of you and his boys.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Noah and Luke.
Kay Colombo
Missy Morgan & family
June 2, 2014
CC & family,
My thoughts are with you.Prayers for strength to carry you thru, understanding, time & love to heal you.
Helen DiGirolomo
June 2, 2014
Cathy and Family
So sorry to hear of your great loss. There are no words to comfort you at this time, but know that you are in out thought's and prayers. GOD BLESS.
Helen & Lou
Bernie Sorokach
June 2, 2014
Cathy and sons, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband/father. You and your family are in my prayers at this difficult time.
michelle mistishen
June 2, 2014
rest easy my friend
Maarge Berzowski
June 2, 2014
Cathy, You are in my thoughts and prayers during this tragic time. You are such a great person and one of my favorite nurses from Good Sam. May God give you the strength to overcome and be strong. Fondly Marge Berzowski, Former Good Sam Ultrasound Tech.
Beth Resneck
June 2, 2014
Cathy,
I can not begin to know the loss you and your two boys are feeling at this time. The loss of Gerry is tragic. He was a great guy who did so much for his friends, family and "the total stranger". I will always remember his beautiful smile.
You have a fabulous gift of friends, family and co-workers who will help and support you and your sons through this time.
My deepest sympathy,
Beth (Thomas) Resneck
Theresa Achenbach
June 2, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
June 2, 2014
Cathy, so deeply sorry for you loss. Know you are in our prayers,
Cindy Ferhat
Judy Muldowney
June 2, 2014
CC & Sons,
Words of comfort are difficult to come by. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and the Covach and Hale Families. May God Bless all of you.
Sincerely,
Brian & Jen Cholko
June 2, 2014
Sorry for your loss.
June 2, 2014
Eric I'm sorry to hear about your brother and your loss. Take care. Smitty
Josie
June 2, 2014
CC: I am so shocked by this news when I came into work today. I did not know Gerry well since I haven't been here long, but I will always remember his smile and friendliness when I did speak with him. I will keep you and your family and kids in my prayers and hope you will find the strength and comfort to endure such a tragedy. May God's angels look down upon you and guide you. Love, Josie
Georgine Urenko
June 2, 2014
Cathy and sons,
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Keeping the Covach and Hale families in my prayers. May God comfort you at this tragic time.
Mark Grieco
June 2, 2014
Cathy,
Will continue to bring you and the boys before God's Throne of Grace.
Brenda&Fred Massa
June 2, 2014
Cathy and family,Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of need.
June 2, 2014
Cathy and Family, Sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
John , Nancy houseknecht and family
Jane Giampietro
June 2, 2014
Joe and Gina, I am so sorry to hear about your brother, know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Jane Giampietro
Barb and Jack Hoffman
June 2, 2014
Cathy, Noah, Luke: Words cannot express the sorrow we are feeling. You, Gerry, and the boys hold special places in our hearts and now we have a one empty space. You and the boys continue to be in our prayers. May you find strength to go on with the support of family and friends.
Janet Kaunas
June 2, 2014
Dear Cathy,
My heart is so heavy for you and your entire family. May God wrap his arms around you and the boys to comfort you with peace for this tragedy. Have comfort in knowing that so many are praying for you and Gerald.
Lisa (Lagola) Habowski
June 2, 2014
Cathy:
Mere words never seem like enough during these tragic losses. May warm memories comfort you, and prayer help to sustain you.
Sheri Grabert & Family
June 2, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. RIP Gerry.
Adrienne O'Brien
June 2, 2014
CC,
So very sorry for your loss. You and your boys are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you all in this difficult time.
Joe Rittle
June 2, 2014
Cathy, I am so sorry. I pray for you and your family daily. Put your faith in God and He will comfort and guide you.
susan Bonsall
June 2, 2014
I had the pleasure of meeting Gerry many years ago RIP Gerry till we all meet again.
Sue Kirby
June 2, 2014
Cathy, so very sorry for your loss.
shirley watcher
June 2, 2014
MAY GOD grant comfort to all of your family and friends
at this sad time,Gerry was a giant in this world,he will be so misssed by everyone who knew him,may the angels carry his soul to be with the Lord in heaven,till we meet again my friend,enjoy the mansion God Has prepared for you John 14:2
Bill Walsh
June 2, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
T.M. Johns, Captain, West End Fire Co. No. 5 and family
June 2, 2014
Such a terrible loss. Thoughts and prayers for the family and close friends. Ger will surely be missed by many.
Chris Mehlbaum
June 2, 2014
Cathy words cannot express my sadness for you and your boys stay strong. In my thoughts and prayers
June 2, 2014
From all of us at the Liberty Fire Co., Station 4 in Schuylkill Haven. Thank You for all you have done and all you have served. RIP Gerry!
John, Tracie, and Evan Schimpf
June 2, 2014
Cathy, Noah,Luke and family
We have you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Sandy
June 2, 2014
Cathy, my deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God help you and comfort you.
With love
Warren Ernst
June 2, 2014
Sorry for your loss.Prayers go to you and your family.Gerald will be missed by all.
Tina Doyle
June 2, 2014
Cathy and sons,
There are no words to say at this moment. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. I am so deeply sorry for your loss of a wonderful husband and Father.
Beth Boyer
June 2, 2014
Cathy and boys,
We send our deepest and sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your husband/father. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
The Boyers
Leroy, Beth, Tyler, Austin and Erin
Barbara Sotak
June 2, 2014
Dear Cathy and Sons,
I am so very sorry to hear the devastating news about your husband. May God give you strength to get through this difficult time. There are no words I can express as to why bad things happen to such good people. May your husband find peace in the arms of the angels. God Bless you and your family.
Correen Spece
June 2, 2014
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tim Moyer
June 2, 2014
Gerry was a wonderful man and a terrific medic. He will be deeply missed by the entire EMS community. My deepest sympathy to Cathy and the entire family. May God comfort you during these difficult times.
Amy Sotak
June 2, 2014
CC, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know we are all here for you and the boys. Many prayers for you and all of your family.
Shirley Schach
June 2, 2014
Cathy, I was so very sorry to learn about the death of your beloved Gerry. You two were wonderful. Gerry was so kind to everyone, and his love for you was so obvious, as was your love for him. I know Gerry would have been an outstanding nurse, the healthcare Profession truly needs people like Gerry, kind, compassionate, understanding and so much more. Please know that my prayers are with you and your children at this time. Cathy I can also remember the kindness and compassion you showed , not only your patients, but your co-workers, the many times you helped me when I worked at the Good Sam on 4S,,6NTH, and occasionally ER. You and Gerry truly complimented each other. Again my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Roy & Mary Lou Daily
June 2, 2014
Cathy you are in our thoughts and prayers during this terrible time.
Colombo Tony
June 2, 2014
Sorry for your loss Gerry was an outstanding Paramedic loving son, husband and father. More than that a great friend to many he will be missed. Rest in peace Gods Speed Brother.
Carol and Rodger (Pfeiffenberger) Smith
June 2, 2014
So very sorry for your sudden loss. Our hearts go out to the family.
Jackson Family
June 2, 2014
To The Entire Hale Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your tragic loss....
Joie Chris Zach Cam and Mason Beekley
June 2, 2014
Our thoughts snd prayers are with you all
Robrrt Reed
June 2, 2014
The Entire Hale Family n Friends,..so very deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Gerald,..may your memories bring you comfort in the very sad .n. tragic hard time..also may Gerald Forever Rest Peace..God Bless all of you...!!
June 2, 2014
Rip my friend
Loni Zimmerman
June 1, 2014
So shocked and saddened for your sudden loss. My prayers to you and your family at this tragic time.
John and Bev Juba
June 1, 2014
Prayers and thoughts John and Bev juba chandler Arizona
June 1, 2014
Dear Kathy and family our prayers and thoughts are with all of you please know we are all thinking of you we will light a candle at church for you love and condolences your friends John and bev
miss kristi miss cindy
June 1, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Joann Letzo
June 1, 2014
Cathy, Noah , Luke and family,
We are so devastated for your pain and loss . Please know your in our thoughts and prayers for God to sustain you in your time of such great loss.
Love, Joann and Gerry
Peggy & Stan Wapinski
June 1, 2014
Cathy,
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Love and Prayers.
June 1, 2014
Kathy,
No words can express our heart felt sympathy for you and the boys. Our prayers are with you.
Sandy Huntzinger and family
Jo Ann Bucklar
June 1, 2014
Cathy and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
Bud & Ella Mae Lutzkanin
June 1, 2014
Cathy, Our hearts and prayers are with you and your sons. God bless you.
Debbie and Jake Gogno
June 1, 2014
Dearest Cathy and Family,
So very sorry for your loss.
Lori Vandermartin-Onuskanich
June 1, 2014
Cathy, Luke and Noah please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are devasted by what has happen and hope that god will help you to be able to move forward from this horrific tragedy.
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