Geraldine R. Vernau, 81, of Lititz, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2013 at Luther Acres Retirement Community.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Minnie (Graf) Stoner.  Gerry was the wife of George E. Vernau with whom she celebrated 60½ years of love.

Gerry retired after working 25 years in the food service and transportation department for Lancaster School District.  She was an active member and volunteer at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd and also volunteered for the past 10 years at Luther Acres.  She and George enjoyed traveling and going on Senior Shepherd bus trips.  Gerry and her husband took care of directing back yard picnics for over 30 years at their former neighborhood of Jamaica & Ranck Mill Roads.  She liked doing counted cross-stitch, but loved and adored her priority of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Surviving in addition to her husband, George, are her children: G. Douglas Vernau of Mountville, Denise V. Troupe, wife of Harold, of Lititz, and Debra V. Rye, wife of Elwood, of Lancaster; seven grandchildren: Stephanie, Jennifer, Michael, Kristen, Kyle, Justin and Amy; three great-grandchildren: Taylor, Kendall and Harper; a future great-granddaughter: Sarah Ruth; and a sister, Shirley Wenger, wife of Robert, of Lancaster.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 7PM on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 750 Greenfield Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 with Rev. Mark L. Russell officiating.  Family and friends will be received from 6-7PM at the church.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Gerry's memory to the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd.  To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100