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Geraldine Witmer Obituary

WITMER-Geraldine L. (Yuhnke) Age 74, of Tonawanda, November 4, 2007 in DeGraff Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late George Witmer and Frederick Yuhnke, Jr.; beloved mother of William G. (Liana) Yuhnke, Sharon L. (Jack) Wagner, Frederick D. Yuhnke, III, Walter (Sandy) Witmer, William Witmer, James Witmer and Arline (Robert) Salzman; grandmother of 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; sister of Viola DeSalvo, Mary Wheeler, Gertrude Doran, Dolores Wiedwright, Edwin Johnson and the late Margaret Szalay, George Kelly, Alve Cratsenberg, Dorothy Weaver, Carl Cratsenberg and Betty Heintz; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Geraldine had always been a care giver; she had worked for The Episcopal Church Home. She was a member of The Red Hat Club. Friends may call at the FRETTHOLD FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 10 AM. The Rev. Richard George and Rev. Ken Wood will officiate. Interment in Acacia Park Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice. Guest register available at Frettholdfuneralhome.com

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Published by Buffalo News on Nov. 5, 2007.

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Richard Klein

November 9, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours in this time of sorrow.

Linette yuhnke

November 6, 2007

to my loving grandmother Geraldine Witmer, I love you so much gram and if it wasn't for you always being there for me I don't know what i would of done. Also, I am glad that we became close and had some good times along the way you will definitely in my heart be missed always. I love you. Love, always your grand daughter Linette Yuhnke

Robin Glinski

November 6, 2007

Aunt Sharon and Family, Sorry to here about your mother and grandmothers passing we miss you and will see you soon. If you need anything please let us know.
Love Robin and Michael Glinski

Jude Wagner

November 6, 2007

Sharon, Sorry to hear about Gerry. Hope every thing was peaceful. Love Jude

Janice Stine

November 5, 2007

I am sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences go out to the entire family.

Feel free to contact me.

Merle Mischer

November 5, 2007

My condolences to Lisa and family.
Your grand-mother is with the Lord may she rest in peace. Love to the family.

John Gatas

November 5, 2007

To the Witmer and Yuhnke Families:
Condolonsces from the family of John Gatas and his friends are being sent your way in this time of sadness. Our prayers are with Geraldine that her soul is resting and at peace with God.

Tracy Seiden

November 5, 2007

I'm so sorry for your loss. May the Lord blessand keep her and your family in this time of need.

Hanni Klinger

November 4, 2007

My heart goes out to you and your Family ,Sharon.

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