from the USTA Communications Department

Columbus, OH — Amy L. Gerber, VMD, 65, of Jackson, N.J., died Feb. 15, 2016.

Dr. Gerber worked for the State of New Jersey as Senior Veterinarian at Freehold Raceway for more than 25 years. She was an active member of the Jackson Township Chapter of the Lyme Disease Association.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, she lived in Lakewood before moving to Jackson in 1987.

She is survived by her stepsons, Matthew and Christopher Manger; brother, Charles; sister-in-law, Denise; nephews, Jori and Davin; long time companion, Kevin Manger; cousins, Felice Katz, Peter Dissin and Dr. Jonathan Dissin; and her dear friend, Nancy Modiano.

A memorial gathering will be held to celebrate her life on Thursday (Feb. 25) from 6-9 p.m. at Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave., Toms River.

Memorial contributions may be made to the John Drulle, MD, Memorial Lyme Fund, 702 Brewers Bridge Rd., Suite 2, Jackson, NJ 08527-2343.

Letters of condolence may be sent by visiting www.kedzfuneralhome.com.