George G. Gerhab, 71, of Hellertown (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

George G. Gerhab (1953 – 2025)

George G. Gerhab, 71, of Hellertown, passed away on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, at The Gardens at Easton. Born in Bethlehem on Oct. 20, 1953, he was the son of the late Ralph P. and Lillian M. (Sides) Gerhab. George was a proud graduate of Lehigh University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Physics, graduating *summa cum laude* in 1975. He went on to receive his Master of Science in Physics from the University of Hawaii in 1976. He devoted much of his career to education, serving as an Instructor and Assistant Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University from 1980 to 1992, and as an Adjunct Professor at Lafayette University in 1979. In his free time, George enjoyed reading and pursuing lifelong learning.

SURVIVORS

He is survived by his brothers, Ralph C. Gerhab of Nazareth and Glenn G. Gerhab and his wife Wanda of Pleasant Gap.

SERVICES

Family and friends are invited to call from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown. The calling hour will be followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment will conclude services at Union Cemetery of Hellertown. Casual attire is requested. To share expressions of sympathy with the family, please visit Heintzelmancares.com.

CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.