Obituaries
Geraldine “Jeri” K. Byrnes, 89
December 06, 2020
Geraldine “Jeri” K. Byrnes, 89 of Lancaster passed away Sunday December 6, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital following a brief illness. Mom, Ma Mia, Grandma / Gigi is now singing with the angels and walking pain free with Dad. “Love you more Mom”
Born August 30, 1931 in Lancaster on Cabbage Hill, Jeri was the daughter of the late Henry C. and Sara (Leapman) Krushinsky. She was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, Class of 49. Jeri married her beloved husband, John C. Byrnes, Jr . who passed away in 1988.
Jeri was a longtime Women’s Lingerie Assembler at Sidney Bernstein & Son. A simple and modest soul at heart, Mom was always willing to help her kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren foremost. She enjoyed watching Fox news, camping with her family in Gettysburg, and going to Figure Firm Spa with her friends. Above all, she cherished spending time with her family and sharing her love with them.
We will be forever grateful to Justin, with whom she resided, for taking care of Mom and going above and beyond as a grandson. Would also like to thank the staff at LGH for the outstanding care that Mom received during her brief stay.
Jeri is survived by three daughters: Kelly (Raymond) Vatter, Sally Jo Byrnes, and Vicky Byrnes companion of Darryl Keith; as well as a brother: Harold (Sue) Krushinsky. Her presence will be greatly missed by six grandchildren Jill and Shaun Nixdorf, Justin, Brandon, Shannon Keith and Cory Mahorney as well as four great-grandchildren Donovan, Aleejah, Cory Jr and Nolan and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, Jeri was preceded in death by a brother: Robert Krushinsky.
Services for Jeri are being conducted privately and at the convenience of the family. Entombment will take place at St. Joseph’s New Catholic Cemetery privately. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation in Geraldine’s honor can be made to Divine Providence Village, 686 Old Marple Road Springfield, PA 19064 where Sally Jo resides.
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August 23, 2024
You will forever be missed-coryjr
December 19, 2020
I miss you grandma😢♥️
Shannon N Keith
December 14, 2020
I know Geri from the pool. She always said she will be back when she looks like someone from dancing with
the stars. Always called on your birthday and sang happy birthday.
Joanne hatfield
December 13, 2020
So sorry for the loss if your loved one.May God’s peace and your cherished memories comfort you.
Darlene and Glenn
December 12, 2020
Dear Kelly, Sally and Vicky,
I was so stunned learning of your mother’s passing. My heart broke not only for you girls but for myself as well. Jeri was like my second mom all my life.Aftet I moved away zi would always ask about her or go to see her when i came to Lancaster. Last year I saw her pulled.a prank on her by pretending I was from the cable company and her system needed updating. She was watching her stories told me to get lost so I said do you have a daughter named KELLY ANN? well she was up out of the chair with dish towel on her shoulder saying I know that voice she opened the door swatted me with the dish towel said brat I knew it was you. We had a good laugh.
Girls there are zillions of funny memories happy memories..y’all have family and friends to drawl strength from during this time and down the road. Utilize the people who knew Jeri the best
Girls, my sisters all of our lives I love you so very much and have you in my prayers.
Jeri, you are greatly missed by everyone you touched. You were a good woman, great mother, zest easy in the arms of Jesus and hold the hand of your love Johnny.
Connie
