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Furlong - Richard John Gerth of Furlong, Pa. passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021. He was 53 years old. Richard is the cherished son of Karen (nee Killeen) Gerth and the late Charles Gerth.
He is survived by the greatest joy of his life, his son Samuel. He is also survived by his brothers, Charles (his wife Dawn), and Daniel Gerth. Rich loved his nephews, Daniel, Brandon and Dillon, and all his aunts, uncles and cousins. He will be deeply missed by his family.
Rich enjoyed teaching and appreciated each student at Pennridge Central Middle and Southwest Leadership Academy.
Rich's funeral service will be held privately.
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Gianna Skiffington
August 12, 2021
My sincere condolences to the family. He was one of my favorite teachers <3 Rest Easy
Sabrina
August 6, 2021
Mr. Gerth will be abundantly missed! We worked together at Southwest Leadership Academy. He was a good friend of mine and a great teacher who cared a lot about his students. He was a caring and encouraging man and I thank the my Lord for bringing him into my life. I am so sorry for your loss. I will pray for all, his loving and dear family, for comfort and peace during this trying time.
Jackie Brubaker Jackson
August 2, 2021
Dear Gerth family and friends,
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Rich. He was a old friend and an all-around great person. I always appreciated his kindness, humor and wonderful people skills. I know his students cherished him when he was in Philadelphia and Bucks County. We met in junior high when he played with my friends band. He was so funny and sweet. Later we can reconnected when we both lived up the street from each other on fourth and Bainbridge in Philadelphia. I have a wonderful gigantic painting he gave me that still sits on my back porch. It came from Palumbo´s. When I lived in Yardley he
and Sam will come play with my boys.
We lost contact when I moved to Connecticut but I tried to reach out to him a couple months ago. I offer my deepest condolences to each of you. May he rest in peace. May the family heal and find comfort. I am so sorry.
Sincerely,
Jackie
Kathleen Craig
August 2, 2021
My sincere condolences to family and friends~ you Rich, as you in the heavens
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