Joyce Orr Gernand's obituary , Passed away on September 14, 2025 in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Joyce Orr Gernand

February 28, 1948 - September 14, 2025 (77 years old)

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Joyce Orr Gernand's obituary , Passed away on September 14, 2025 in Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Deal-Rice Funeral Home

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Joyce Orr Gernand

February 28, 1948 - September 14, 2025 (77 years old)

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Joyce Orr Gernand Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joyce Orr Gernand of Fort Wayne, Indiana, who passed away on September 14, 2025, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joyce Orr Gernand to show support.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Edward Junior Philebaum and Betty Botts (Bales); her former husband Ed Orr; her husband Fred of Fort Wayne; her sons, Jim (Julie Ottinger) of Fort Wayne and Jeff Orr (Cheryl) of Mishawaka; her siblings, Sandy Rogers, Vickie Siders (Doug), Michael Philebaum, Brenda DiBattiste (George), Barbara Riley (Ed) and David Philebaum (Becky); her grandchildren, Jaxton Orr, Kella Orr, Shaley Bultemeyer (Eric), Falecia Lekarczyk (Jordan), Chelsea Siewinski, Ashtyn Orr, Darian Orr of Lily Posuniak, A. J, Sophie Posuniak and Leo Orr; her brother Joe Philebaum; and her brother-in-law Bill Rogers.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Deal-Rice Funeral Home



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September 18, 2025

Jean Goebel Gernand wrote a sympathy message

“So sorry to hear of Joyce's passing. Prayers are with you, Fred.”


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September 17, 2025

TERESA WRIGHT PORMEN wrote a sympathy message

“I will always miss Joyce. We have been friends for a very long time. So sad to hear of her passing...”


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September 16, 2025

Sylverta Blaugher wrote a sympathy message

“I am so sorry for your loss. Joyce and I worked together at Waterfield Mortgage. Sylverta Blaugher”


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Fri

Sep 19

Visitation

The Chapel
2505 W Hamilton Rd S, Fort Wayne, IN 46814

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Sep 20

Visitation

The Chapel
2505 W Hamilton Rd S, Fort Wayne, IN 46814

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Sep 20

Funeral service

The Chapel
2505 W Hamilton Rd S, Fort Wayne, IN 46814

Sat

Sep 20

Graveside service

Covington Memorial Gardens
8408 Covington Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804

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