Sylvia O. Gehrs

Sylvia O. Gehrs, age 77, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023. The daughter of Elmer and Adelaide Schalitz, she was born November 7, 1945 in Millbury, OH. She was a graduate of Mason Consolidated Schools. Sylvia met her husband, Kenny, while working at Ohio Litho, a print and book binding company. They married on August 26, 1967. She loved to crochet. She dedicated her life to God and as a loving wife she was supportive of his pastoral ministry. Sylvia and Kenny traveled extensively in their pursuit to serve God. She was an extremely caring person, having cared for her mother and mother-in-law.

She is survived by her sister, Judy Strickland of Biloxi, MS; special friend, Carol Whipple; sister-in-law, RoAnna Gehrs; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenny Gehrs; sister, Mimi (Bill) DuVall; brothers, Ron and Chuck Schalitz; sister-in-law, Karen Meek; and brother-in-law Gary Gehrs.

The family will receive friends on Friday, September 15, 2023 from 1:00-7:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home-Southwest Chapel, Toledo (419-381-1900) with a service at 7:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that any donations being made in memory of Sylvia be made to the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN).

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