Obituaries
Geraldine R. Vernau, 81
April 05, 2013
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
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Doug:
My sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. May her memories help substain you during these difficult times.
Bob Rankin
Our thoughts go out to the Vernau and Troupe Families. We had the pleasure of vacationing with Geraldine in Cancun this past year. She was always upbeat, friendly and warm.
Corey and Tara Meyer
I wish we could come home into time to support you and your family at this sad time but we are over flowed at the kennel and cannot get away at this time. Just know that we have everyone in our thought and prayers. We know that your loss is not easy but just knowing that there are lots of people there to give you love and hugs. God is surly receiving an angel.Denise and Harold and Jen and Stephanie we are here for you if you need us. All our thought and prayers coming your way.
Sue Reikard
George,
Know that you and your family are in Kathy and my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy & Bryan Walton
To George and family,
We were so sorry to learn of Gerry’s passing. We got to know Gerry through the Senior Shepherd’s bus trips. We have gone on the bus trips for many years. Although we don’t belong to your church, we feel as if we are part of your church family. Everyone is always so warm and friendly, especially Gerry. She was always welcoming and had such a lovely smile. I know she will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Tom and Cheryl Weaver of Blue Ball.
To the entire family, we extend our sincere sympathy. I’m sure she will be missed, but I’m also sure that you all have a lot of pleasant memories.
Sincerely, Ed and Nancy Sauder
George: Bert and I just learned of Geraldines passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God grant you the healing that you need for now and in the days that are ahead. God’s Blessings Always Bert and Roy Schroll Brethren Village.
Dear Denise,
I was sad to read about your Mother’s death. I lost my Mom three years ago, and it is not easy. Please know that I am thinking of you and your girls and the rest of the family.
Sincerely,
Sandy Conklyn
