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 Geraldine
E. Scudner, 85, died unexpectedly at home in Lancaster on July 5,
2009. She was with her husband, Frank G. Scudner Jr. They had
been married 66 years.
Geraldine was
born in Queens, NY and lived in Bethlehem, PA, Sag Harbor, NY, and
Elizabeth City, NC before moving to Lancaster. Her frequent
visits to Puerto Rico over a six-year period related to her
husband's work was a travel highlight. She enjoyed reading,
crossword puzzles, and fishing and boating with her husband and
family.
She was a
member of the United States Power Squadron and the U.S. Coast
Guard Auxiliary serving most recently as a member of the Elizabeth
City, NC Flotilla. She worked as a secretary at Lehigh
University, Bethlehem, PA for over 20 years. During that time her
work was recognized by the distinguished professor of history,
Lawrence Henry Gipson, who acknowledged her dedication in his
15-volume study "The British Empire before the American
Revolution".
Geraldine was
a member of St. John Neumann Roman Catholic Church and devoted
time daily to the Rosary.
In addition to
her husband, she is survived by five children, Judith O'Connell,
Sag Harbor, NY, Frank G. Scudner III (husband of Victoria Remo),
Womelsdorf, PA, Patricia Accettola, Chesapeake, VA, Peter D.
Scudner (husband of Theresa Willner), Lancaster, PA, Deirdre
Westerhoff (wife of Bill), Dillwyn, VA, 11 grandchildren and 1
great-grandchild.
A Mass of
Christian Burial will be held at 1pm on Friday, July 10, 2009 at
St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Rd., Lancaster, PA
17601 with the Reverend Msg. Richard Youtz as Celebrant. Family
and friends will be received on Thursday, July 9, 2009 at the
Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel Inc., 3110 Lititz
Pike, Lititz, 17543 from 7:00 - 9:00PM, a Vigil service with
recitation of the Holy Rosary beginning at 8:45 PM. Friends will
be received at the church on Friday, July 10, 2009
from 12:00-1:00PM. A private interment will follow at a later
date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St
John Neumann Church. To send an online condolence or for more
information please visit
www.snyderfuneralhome.com |
