Margaret Alice Gerlach Obituary
In loving memory of Margaret Alice Gerlach of Ithaca, New York, born in Buffalo, New York, who departed this world on June 8, 2024 at the age of 97. Margaret leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Margaret departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Margaret may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Margaret leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ralph Gunn and Esther Gunn. She is survived by: her significant other Erve; and her children, Lee R., Gary R. (Connie), Stephen G. and Janet M. Bacorn (Edward). She is also survived by 5 grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Varna Fire Department, 14 Turkey Hill Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 or Dryden Ambulance, 26 North Street, PO Box 397, Dryden, NY 13053.
