Gertrude E. Flechler

Gertrude E. Flechler, 93, passed away on December 10, 2021. She was born June 23, 1928 in Akron, Ohio to the late Justin and Anna Gardner. She was a proud graduate of St. Vincent High School. Gertrude was an expert seamstress. She would make monogramed bath towels and burp cloths for any new baby she knew about. She also loved to dress her own daughters in matching clothes and hats when they were younger. Gertrude was also an avid sports fan. Not only did she enjoy watching collegiate and professional sports she loved to attend her grandchildren’s sporting events. Gertrude was a member of St. Augustine Church and was a devote Catholic who volunteered her time serving where needed.

Gertrude was preceded in death by her husband, Norman; daughter, Gerianne; son, Bernard; 3 sisters and 2 brothers. She is survived by her daughters, Norma (Fred) Davis, Mary Jane (Tim) Brown, Therese (Terry) Harper, Judith (Ed) Meyer, Christine (Jay) Flechler-Payne; sons, Paul (Diane) Flechler, Mark (Shannon) Flechler; brother, Jim Gardner; sister, Mary Lou Novitsky; son-in-law, Larry Johnston; 29 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank Liberty Residence II, Doylestown Heath Care and Crossroads Hospice for their loving care of Gertrude.

Friends may call at Bacher-Moore Funeral Home, 3250 Greenwich Rd., Norton on
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial held at St. Augustine, 204 6th Street, NW, Barberton, OH 44203 at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday with Fr. Bill Browne celebrant. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Capital Fund at St. Augustine Catholic Church.

Condolences and memories can be shared with the Flechler family at the funeral home website www.mooreffh.com.