1933
Thomas
2022
Thomas C. "Tom" Gerhard
February 13, 1933 — October 31, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of three term Carbon County Commissioner, Thomas C. "Tom" Gerhard, 89 years of age, of Hudson Drive Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Tom passed away peacefully on Monday, October 31, 2022, at home while in the tender care of his family, and beloved wife of 67 years, Betty J. (Kovalick) Gerhard.
Born Monday, February 13, 1933 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania the son of the late John Homer Gerhard. Tom was also predeceased by; sisters Alice Boganski, Mary Meyers; brother, Gilbert Gerhard.
In addition to his wife Betty, Tom is survived by; sons, Thomas J. Gerhard and his wife, Susie of Weatherly, Gary E. Gerhard and his wife, Darlene of Weatherly, Barry C. Gerhard and his wife, Andrea of Albrightsville; daughters, Gale A. Gazdick and her husband, Joseph of Tamaqua, Coleen M. Gerhard of Weatherly; 9 grandchildren, Jennifer Gerhard, Kathleen (Gerhard) Arrowood, Jamie Gerhard, Jackie (Gerhard) Stamatakos, Thomas Superdock, Joshua Halecky, Matthew Gazdick, Blake Gerhard, Hunter Gerhard; 6 great grandchildren, Evan, Austin, Ryan Superdock, Connor Arrowood, Olive and Johnny Stamatakos. Many nieces and nephews also survive Tom.
Tom attended Weatherly Schools, and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Tom owned the former Gerhard & Son's Roofing, and then served three terms as Carbon County Commissioner. Tom held numerous civic, and elected positions within Carbon County, and Packer Township where he resided. Tom served as a Supervisor for Packer Township, on the Carbon County Prison Board, and Criminal Justice Advisory Board. He was a member of the County Commissioners Association which honored him as Commissioner of the Year for the State of Pennsylvania in 2002, Carbon County Environmental & Conservation District, Jim Thorpe American Legion, and Nesquehoning V.F.W., as well as a past Chairman of the Carbon County Republican Club.
Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing, feeding the birds, and tending to his garden. Tom also enjoyed the company of his beloved cat, Blackie, who recently passed away.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday November 5, 2022 at noon from St. Matthew's Church 3153 Quakake Road Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. Rev. Robert VonFrisch to officiate. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services in church.
Interment with Military Honors to be bestowed will take place in the church cemetery.
Memorials in Tom's name to:
Weatherly Area Community Library
1518 Brenkman Drive
Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255
Carbon County Animal Shelter
63 Broad Street
Nesquehoning, PA 18240
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com ?
Born Monday, February 13, 1933 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania the son of the late John Homer Gerhard. Tom was also predeceased by; sisters Alice Boganski, Mary Meyers; brother, Gilbert Gerhard.
In addition to his wife Betty, Tom is survived by; sons, Thomas J. Gerhard and his wife, Susie of Weatherly, Gary E. Gerhard and his wife, Darlene of Weatherly, Barry C. Gerhard and his wife, Andrea of Albrightsville; daughters, Gale A. Gazdick and her husband, Joseph of Tamaqua, Coleen M. Gerhard of Weatherly; 9 grandchildren, Jennifer Gerhard, Kathleen (Gerhard) Arrowood, Jamie Gerhard, Jackie (Gerhard) Stamatakos, Thomas Superdock, Joshua Halecky, Matthew Gazdick, Blake Gerhard, Hunter Gerhard; 6 great grandchildren, Evan, Austin, Ryan Superdock, Connor Arrowood, Olive and Johnny Stamatakos. Many nieces and nephews also survive Tom.
Tom attended Weatherly Schools, and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Tom owned the former Gerhard & Son's Roofing, and then served three terms as Carbon County Commissioner. Tom held numerous civic, and elected positions within Carbon County, and Packer Township where he resided. Tom served as a Supervisor for Packer Township, on the Carbon County Prison Board, and Criminal Justice Advisory Board. He was a member of the County Commissioners Association which honored him as Commissioner of the Year for the State of Pennsylvania in 2002, Carbon County Environmental & Conservation District, Jim Thorpe American Legion, and Nesquehoning V.F.W., as well as a past Chairman of the Carbon County Republican Club.
Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing, feeding the birds, and tending to his garden. Tom also enjoyed the company of his beloved cat, Blackie, who recently passed away.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday November 5, 2022 at noon from St. Matthew's Church 3153 Quakake Road Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. Rev. Robert VonFrisch to officiate. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services in church.
Interment with Military Honors to be bestowed will take place in the church cemetery.
Memorials in Tom's name to:
Weatherly Area Community Library
1518 Brenkman Drive
Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255
Carbon County Animal Shelter
63 Broad Street
Nesquehoning, PA 18240
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com ?
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