LeRoy E. Gerner

LeRoy E. Gerner, 89, of Titusville, formerly of Butler, passed away Monday evening June 3, 2024 at Southwoods Assisted Living Community in Titusville.

LeRoy was born on October 15, 1934 in Bruin, PA, a son of the late Ernest and Margaret Hovis Gerner.

LeRoy had earned his teaching degree and had been employed with the Butler School District for a number of years until his retirement from there in 1993. He had also been self employed as a barber for a number of years in Petrolia, PA.

LeRoy was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing and spending summers in Alaska.

He is survived by a sister, Dolores Burlett of Beaver, PA; a sister-in-law, Ruth Gerner of Coudersport; a brother-in-law, Russell Slater of Butler; 10 nieces and nephews; and numerous great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Gerner; and a sister, Loretta Slater.

Friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St. Titusville, PA 16354 on Saturday, June 8th from 10:00 AM to noon at which time the funeral service will be conducted.

Interment will be in Bear Creek Cemetery.

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