Mary Beth Nord
Breckenridge posted:
Former
copy editor Athena Forrest Gerber's husband, David, died in his sleep early
Saturday. Services are Saturday in Willoughby.
Athena
was at the BJ 1993-1998, then became children’s librarian in Eastlake.
You
can send your condolences directly to Athena at agerb71@gmail.com
David’s obituary:
David F. Gerber, 50, of Eastlake, died at home on June
15, 2019.
Born June 13, 1969, he was a Lake County resident for 13 years, previously living in Pittsburgh.
He was the beloved husband of Athena L. (nee Forrest) Gerber; brother of Naomi Wells, Jon Gerber and Rebecca (Andrew) Stapleton. He was the nephew of Carol Stewart, Gloria (Carl) Blaisdell and Sam (Lori) Gerber. He loved his in-laws Martha and William Bundy. He doted on his nephews and nieces: Elizabeth Wells, Elizabeth Stapleton, Marqees Forrest, Duane Green, Maleek Green, and Keonie Forrest Bundy.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Howard L. and Joanne (nee Stewart) Gerber Overton.
Family will receive friends from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, at The Abbey of Willoughby, 38011 Euclid Ave. (located on the grounds of McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home), in Willoughby, where a Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 6:00 p.m. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Lake Humane Society.
To leave condolences for the family or participate in the Memorial Tree Program, visit www.MCVfuneralhomes.com .
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