Gail C. Kerry
Gail C. Kerry, 77, of Portersville passed away Tuesday at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh surrounded by his loving family.
Born Jan. 2, 1941, in Portersville, he was the son of the late Roy W. and Velda Young Kerry. He was married to Gena Creech Kerry, who survives. They had been together for 16 years.
Gail and his family owned and successfully operated Kerry Coal Co., which he enjoyed.
He graduated from Lincoln High School, loved his church and was a member of the First Church of God in Ellwood City.
His family remembers him with a calm demeanor, and as a very patient and generous man.
An outdoorsman, Gail was an avid big game hunter and enjoyed camping and rescuing dogs. He loved nature, had an immense respect for wildlife and enjoyed watching them from his back porch. He also loved his country and relished exploring.
Gail had a keen interest in education and was a generous supporter of Anderson University in Anderson, Ind.
In addition to his wife, Gena, survivors include two daughters, Alissa (Michelle) Kerry-Stump of Indianapolis, Ind., and Darla (Nick) DiBiase of Butler; three stepchildren that he helped raise, Meredith (Jarrod) Miller of Pittsburgh, Garrison Phillis of California, and Weston Phillis of New Wilmington; three sisters, Bonnie (Don) McKinsey, Wanda (Cliff) Garras and Linda Kerry; and two brothers, Vernon (Michelle) Kerry and Dr. Roy (Nora Lee) Kerry.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Robert (Maude) Kerry; and a sister, Elsie M. (Frank) Moore.
KERRY — Family and friends of Gail C. Kerry, who died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, will be received from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Church of God, 1862 Mercer Road, Ellwood City. Pastor Phil Conklin will officiate the service.Arrangements have been entrusted to Marshall Funeral Home, Ellwood City.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society or the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.
