Charlene Ann Gerber (nee Gang), 82, of Elyria, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center following a short illness. She was born November 20, 1940 in Lakewood.
Charlene was a 1958 Elyria High School graduate, and had worked as a supervisor at York International. She was a member of Community of Faith U.C.C. Charlene loved her family, enjoyed sewing, playing cribbage and bingo, and watching football.
Survivors include her grandson, Andrew W. Gerber (Ashley) of Vanburen, Arkansas; a great-grandson, Lance Gerber and a brother, Ned Gang (Marlyn) of Elyria.
Charlene was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, William K., whom she married on June 4, 1960; a son, William C. and her parents, Charles W. and Beatrice E. (nee Walker) Gang.
A Celebration of Charlene and William's lives will be 1 p.m., Thursday, February 9, 2023 at The Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home, 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Elyria, 440-322-4626. The Reverend Arik Borstad will officiate. Burial will be private.
The family suggests that memorial contributions in Charlene's memory be sent to Community of Faith United Church of Christ, 9715 East River Rd., Elyria, OH 44035.
Online condolences to the family may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com
