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Home   >   Obituaries   >   Gerald ‘Murph’ Gebhard, 61, long-time popular WIOV morning show co-host, recovery advocate

Gerald ‘Murph’ Gebhard, 61, long-time popular WIOV morning show co-host, recovery advocate

By mhunnefield on February 28, 2018
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A public service was held Monday, Feb. 26 to celebrate the life of beloved WIOV radio host Jerry “Murph” Murphy, at Calvary Church in Lancaster.

Several people spoke and shared memories, including station manager Rich Creeger, Murphy’s long-time co-host Casey Allyn, his daughter Chelsea Puhak, and a few other friends.

In lieu of flowers, Murphy’s family has asked that donations be made to the 521 Club, a recovery center at 2400 Butter Road, Lancaster, PA 17601.

For Murph’s full obituary and another photo from the service, see below.


Gerald “Murph” Gebhard, 61, of Lancaster, passed away on Feb. 14, 2018, at home.

He was born in Denver, Colo., to the late Edward and Rosemary (Hamburg ) Gebhard.

“Murph,” as he was known to his many listeners was one half of the popular “Murph and Casey Morning Show” that woke up Lancaster and Berks Counties for the past 19 years. Jerry was also very active in the recovery community and touched so many lives.

He is survived by a daughter: Chelsea Puhak of Raleigh, N.C.; two grandchildren: Mia and Levi Puhak of Raleigh, N.C.; and a sister: Barb Nelson of Boise, Idaho.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Rick Gebhard.

A celebration of life was held Feb. 26 at Calvary Church, Lancaster. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made out to the 521 Club, 2400 Butter Road, Lancaster, PA 17601.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be shared at stradlingfuneralhome.com.

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