Belchertown- Arlene D. Gerliep (Petersen), 91, passed away at Baystate Wing Hospital on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. She was loved by all and is survived by daughter’s, Karin Via (Brimfield), Kristin Provost and her husband Richard (Three Rivers); sister, Glennice Brelsford (Texas); and her grandchildren, Joshua, Christopher and Matthew Via, Lauren and Ethan Provost. She is predeceased by her husband, William Gerliep; son-in-law, Jesse Via; brother, Norman Petersen; and brother-in-law, Robert Brelsford. She was born in Herman, NE, and was long time resident of Monson prior to moving to Christopher Heights in Belchertown. She was a member of The First Church of Monson, the Hearts Willing Club, Daughter’s of the Nile and Forget-Me-Nots. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Shriner’s Hospital in Springfield. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, January 24th at The First Church in Monson at 10:00 AM. Please meet directly at the church. A graveside service will immediately follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Monson followed by a luncheon.