Gregory P. Kerth

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 31 January 2025 at 9:40 am

BARKER – Gregory P. Kerth, age 77, passed away Sunday January 26, 2025.

Greg is survived by his wife, Janet Kerth (Borsavage); his children, Jennifer (Kurt) Lutz, Jessica (Travis) Morrell, Shannon (Rick) Kimber and Shane (Nicole) Kerth; his grandchildren, Kaitlyn M, Seth, Kaitlyn K, Lucas, Ignatius, Hendrix, Aurora and Kane; his brother, Kenneth Kerth; and several nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his parents, Peter Kerth and Elizabeth Barina; brothers, Dana Barina, Robert Kerth and Ronnie Kerth; and sister, Beth Barina.

Greg was born November 27, 1947. He graduated from Binghamton North High School. He was a proud veteran that wanted to serve his country. He served in the Army Reserves and then went into the Navy because he wanted to see the world.

He met Jan while in the Navy and after returning they got engaged. On April 4, 1970 Greg married Jan. They were married 54 years.

Greg loved golfing, fishing and baseball. He was offered to play in the minors for baseball but declined. Greg donated blood for many years. He served as a Eucharistic Minister for many years and served on the board in the Village of Barker. He was an avid fan of the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres. Above all his greatest joy was his wife and the family they created together. He cherished every moment with his family and friends.

Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at the Rutland-Corwin Funeral Home, Inc. in Newfane on Friday, February 7, from 3 to 7 p.m., at 2670 Main St.

There will be a Mass on Saturday, February 8, at 10 a.m. at St. Brendan on the Lake Church, 3455 Ewings Rd., Lockport NY 14094 In lieu of flowers you can donate to the local VFW, St Brendan on the Lake Church, or both.