Norman (Norm) Lawrence Gearhart, 1947-2022

Norman (Norm) Lawrence Gearhart  was born Saturday, May 24, 1947 in Youngstown, Ohio .

he died Monday, November 21, 2022. his recorded age was 75.

his remains can be found at Flint Cemetery in plot 4  - lot 46  - space #1 South SW Corner (view map) .
Arrangements were made by Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home. The burial took place on Saturday, January 14, 2023.
Contact Walnut Grove and Flint Cemeteries for more information.

Physicist (Ph.D, OSU, 1973) and computer geek extraordinaire.

Survived by his children and their spouses: Ti & Barbara Piper (Albuquerque), June-el Piper (Albuquerque), Jonathan & Oliva Piper Riley (Columbus), Laura Piper Taylor (Cleveland); his grandchildren and their spouses: James & Morgen Piper Sajor (Los Angeles), Amanda Taylor (Houston), Wilson Taylor & Megan Wood (Cleveland), Andy & Megan Riley Hunter (Columbus), David Riley (Columbus); as well as three great grand-daughters; siblings: Burl and Pam Gearhart Tabak Jernigan; nieces: Sara Tabak, Susan Tabak Malysa; great nephew and niece Logan & Addison Malysa; and special friends who enriched his life over the past several years: Joann & Bryon, Stephanie, Gina, and Bianca.

Preceded in death by his parents: Dorothy & Norman Gearhart; son-in-law: Ryburn Taylor; and the love of his life: Carolyn Marie Loewer Piper with whom he shared 26+ years as Friend, Confidante, Lover, and Spouse.

A time to share “Norm stories” will occur from 2:00 – 4:00pm on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home located at 515 High Street in Worthington. Private interment at the Flint Cemetery in Worthington, Ohio, with the Reverend Alissia Thompson officiating.

In lieu of flowers or memorial gifts, Norm asked that you seek out those who are important in your life, give them a hug, and tell them that you love them – and do it every time you see them.