Obituary of Geraldine M. “Jerry” Kirch

Mrs. Geraldine M. “Mum” “Jerry” Kirch, 85, passed away at her residence, 227 Water St., (Billie Brown Bldg) at 12:30 PM on Saturday, October 11, 2014. Mrs. Kirch was born on August 29, 1929, in Oil City to the late Clayton and Elizabeth Morse Moyer. She attended schools in the Titusville area. Mrs. Kirch was a homemaker who loved being with her grandchildren, cooking, listening to music, and taking family pictures. She also enjoyed spending time with her close friends, Rachel and Tony. She was also active getting around town on her scooter. She is survived by six children, Karen Wolfkiel of Titusville, Patrick Burleigh and wife Lynn of Whitsett, NC, Joni Jacobson of Irmo, SC, Rhonda O’Dom and Tim Bentley of Strasburg, CO , Linda Gettig of Pinellas Park, FL, Robert Kirch and companion Billie Jo McGarvie of Pleasantville; 15 grandchildren, Brian McCrillis of Pleasantville, Lisa Bodamer and husband Matthew of Pleasantville, Stephen Wolfkiel of Titusville, David Therrian and wife Tiffany of Sneeds Ferry, NC, Olivia Taylor and husband Colt of Killian, LA, Joel Burleigh and wife Christina of Haw River, NC, Hannah Burleigh of Brooklyn, OH, Ian Burleigh of Whitsett, NC, Naomi Burleigh of Elyria, OH, Christian Eric Jacobson and wife Jennie of Columbia, SC, Jennifer Jacobson of Columbia, SC, Shaun Jacobson and wife Erin of Irmo, SC, Katie O’Dom of St. Petersburg, FL, Tim Gettig and wife Holly of St. Petersburg, FL, Skylar Kirch of Pleasantville; 18 great grandchildren, Alexandria, Abigail, Bailey, Spencer, Mitchell, Lauren, Laina, Gabriel, Conner, Noah, MacKenzie, Anastasia, Jesslyn, Hunter, Ellie, Eli, Sophie, Victoria; a brother, Michael Ranney of Lockport, NY; 3 sisters, Donna Roberts and Marilyn Moore of Titusville, Christina Moyer of Cranberry Twp.; her former husband and his wife, Richard and Sarah Burleigh of Pinellas Park, FL; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Kirch was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Kirch who died on May 22, 1993; a grandson, Clayton Gettig who died August 9, 2009; and a brother, Donald Moyer. Friends will be received prior to the memorial service at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St., Titusville on Friday from 4:00 to 5:00 PM with the service to follow conducted by her son, Patrick Burleigh. Memorial contributions may be made to Helpmates, 1002 Park Ave., Meadville, PA 16335. If you would like to leave a condolence for the family go to garrettfuneralhomeinc.com.