Joshua Lee Lerch

Joshua Lee Lerch, 27, passed away unexpectedly from a coronary condition, Thursday, October 8, 2015. Joshua was born in Columbus, OH on January 24, 1988. He was a supervisor at J.C. Penney Customer Service. Joshua was preceded in death by his grandmother, Lil Mahring Dean and aunt, Susan Lerch Sargeant.

He is survived by his father, Richard C. Lerch; mother, Traci A. Mahring Lerch; brother, Alexander (Julia Russell) Lerch; grandmother, Mary Ellen Lerch; grandfather, Ron (Stephanie) Mahring; aunts, Claudia Lamprecht (Michael Lamprecht), Julie (Billy) Roush and many cousins.

Family will be receiving loved ones and friends on Monday, October 12, 2015, 5-8 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, NE Chapel, 3047 East Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, OH with the Funeral Service on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, 10 AM. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery.

The family request that everyone wear O.S.U. attire.

For those who wish to make a donation in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Animal Rescue of your choice.

Joshua had a warm sense of humor, enjoyed cooking and had a love for life. He was a friend to everyone who had the privilege to have met him. In the words of Joshua - Go Bucks!!!