Robert John Lerch Obituary
We announce the death of Robert John Lerch (Manassas, Virginia), born in Washington, District of Columbia, who passed away on June 9, 2026, at the age of 74. Robert will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his spouse Gail Dillon Lerch; his children, Katharine DeSarno (Michael), Ryan Lerch (Julie) and Christine Gayoso (José); his grandchildren, Vincent DeSarno, Francesca DeSarno, Trevor Lerch, Alexander Gayoso and Rosanna Gayoso; his parents, Howard Lerch, (Edna Lerch) and Howard Lerch, Jr.; Elaine Bassford, William Lerch, Sr. and Alice Payne. He was also cherished by his wife, children, grandchildren, extended family, friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Friends of the Rappahannock at riverfriends.org or the Red Cross at redcross.org.
