In Memory

Jill . Gernhard (Burkhart)

Jill . Gernhard (Burkhart)

Jill Gernhard Burkhart, age 76, peacefully passed away on March 24, 2023 surrounded by the love from her family after a courageous battle with dementia and ALS. Jill is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Mildred (nee Baker) Gernhard. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Gilbert Burkhart; children, Jonathan (Jill) Burkhart and Jennifer (John) Allen; grandchildren, Hayden and Hunter Burkhart, Grace and Avery Allen and Julia McGuire-Allen. Jill was born in Berea, Ohio, in 1946 to Jack and Mildred Gernhard. She graduated from Berea High School in 1964 and attended Miami University. She married Gilbert Burkhart in 1975 and they built their home in North Olmsted, Ohio. They welcomed their son, Jonathan, in 1977 and their daughter, Jennifer, in 1979. Jill was a loving and selfless mother, wife, daughter, grandmother, cousin and dear friend to many. Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy and she especially enjoyed being a Nonnie to her grandchildren. Jill was an active and faithful member of John Knox Presbyterian Church and enjoyed the many years that she played in the church's bell choir. She had a passion and gift for music and playing the piano brought much joy and peace to her life and those around her. Jill will be deeply missed and remembered by all who knew her.