Gerald F. "Jerry" Brode

Gerald “Jerry” F. Brode, 82, of Hanover, PA, entered God's eternal care, Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at UPMC West Shore.

Born April 21, 1942, in Cumberland, MD, he was the loving son of the late James E. and Mildred (Adams) Brode.  Jerry was the loving husband of Janis M. (Grumbach) Brode with whom he would have celebrated thirty-five years of marriage on October 21st, 2024. 

Jerry was a member of St. David’s United Church of Christ, Hanover, PA.

Jerry was a veteran and served his country proudly in the United States Navy.

Jerry received his B.S. and master’s degrees from Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL.  He was the Director of Safety and Health at Lockheed Martin for over seventeen years.

Jerry officiated college and high school baseball and basketball in Florida and Pennsylvania.  He was instrumental in forming an outreach group in AA called “Club ODAT”;  Jerry was 38 years sober and a mentor to many alcoholics.

In addition to his loving wife, Janis, Jerry is survived by his children, Gerald “Jerry” F. Brode, Jr. and wife Sue, Gabrielle Childs, Melissa Padden, Kelly Reynolds and husband Hugh, and Tracy Ozsvath and husband Matt; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Dave Brode and Ed Brode; and two sisters, Linda Burleson and Holly Woodward.

Following cremation, a Celebration of Life will be held 12PM, Saturday, September 21, 2024, at St. David’s United Church of Christ, 142 Hobart Road, Hanover, PA, with Rev. Scott A. Sager officiating.  Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made in Jerry’s name to: Club ODAT, 398 York Street, Suite 3, Hanover, PA 17331.

The Kenworthy Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 269 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA has been entrusted by the family with the funeral arrangements.  Memories and condolences may be shared at www.kenworthyfh.com.

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