William "Bill" R. Gerard

William “Bill” R. Gerard, 89, of Greensburg, died Thursday, September 26, 2024 in the MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. He was born June 10, 1935, in Duquesne, a son of the late William and Margaret Lynch Gerard. Bill began his career in computer systems in the 1960’s. He loved working on computers, as well as solving technical problems, and spent most of his career as a Systems Analyst at Kennametal. He enjoyed playing golf and spending time with his family. He was greatly loved by his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and sister. He loved God and was a devout Catholic, which was reflected in his volunteer work at St. Emma’s Monastery and with the St. Vincent De Paul Society. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, Jack Gerard and a daughter, Denise Beck. Bill is survived by his high school sweetheart and devoted wife of 69 years, Loretta A. Mendel Gerard; three sons, Gregg Gerard (Sharon Kunkle) and Bill Gerard both of Pennsylvania, and David Gerard of Florida; three daughters, Karen Bonasso (Phillip) and Terri Wagner both of Tennessee and Christine Thomas (Terry) of Maryland; thirteen grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; a sister, Helen Anne Fullen (John) of Plum and numerous nieces and nephews. On Friday, October 4, a viewing will be held from 4 to 8 PM in the Clement L. Pantalone Funeral Home, Inc. 409 W. Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 837-0020. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, October 5 at 10:00 AM, in the Our Lady of Grace Church. Everyone please meet directly at the Church. A repast luncheon will be held after Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Vincent De Paul Society at 126 South Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601. in Greensburg. Bill’s family has entrusted his care to the Pantalone Funeral Home Inc., Greensburg. Visit us at pantalone.com for online condolences / directions. Natale N. Pantalone, supervisor.