Age 72 of Bath, N.Y. , formerly of Elmira, passed away on Monday March 26, 2012 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center.He is survived by his brother Edward (Joan) Woodard of North.Carolina, sisters Beverly Hamilton of Las Vegas, Nevada and Barbara Long (John Durkin) of Pine City, New York and several nieces and nephews.Gerald was a U.S. Army and Navy Veteran.Private services will be held at the convenience of the family and interment will take place at Bath National Cemetery.Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira, NY. Guestbook may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com