YOUCHA--Geraldine, 87, passed peacefully on June 5. A respected and adored wife, mother, grandma, great-grandma, and friend; she was a veteran journalist and author. She graduated from Northwestern University in 1946 and was a staffer for Coronet magazine. She went on to write the weekly column, "As I Was Saying," for the Journal-News and contributed to Parents magazine, Women's Day, and others. She wrote the books "Minding the Children: Child Care in America from Colonial Times to the Present" and "Women and Alcohol: A Dangerous Pleasure," and co-authored with Judith Seixas: "Drugs, Alcohol, and Your Children: What Every Parent Needs to Know" and "Children of Alcoholism: A Survivor's Manual." She leaves behind her husband of 62 years, Isaac Zeke Youcha, along with her children, Victoria Youcha, Sharon Youcha, and Joe Youcha (Jessica Kaplan), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Her family will miss her every day and continue to live by her three tenets: be of use, never buy retail, and don't make a fuss.

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Published by New York Times on Jun. 9, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
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Peggy J. Gaddis

June 10, 2013

As an alumna of Northwestern University, I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family of Geraldine Youcha for your loss, as you grieve, may God the hearer of prayer as spoken of at Psalm 65:2 hear your prayers for comfort and grant you peace.

Elizabeth and David Berry

June 9, 2013

Dear Zeke, Vicki, Sharon and Joe; We grieve your loss. We will always remember Gerry fondly for her warmth, kindness and intelligence.

June 9, 2013

May the family experience God's comfort during this time of loss.
Psalm 147:3.

Ellen Spolter

June 9, 2013

Joe and Jessica,

So sorry for the loss of an extraordinary woman. Sounds like she was ahead of her time. May your memories bring you comfort. Sorry I never ran into her at Morgan House. I could have used her shopping tips. Love, Ellen & Randy

Kevin Hobbs

June 8, 2013

Honest, sincere, and well grounded. Always concerned about others. I didn't know about never shopping retail!

Sara Goldrick-Rab

June 8, 2013

The family respectfully requests that anyone seeking to make a donation in Geraldine's name consider Lighthouse International of New York, where she was a volunteer.

In addition, we have created a memorial website at http://geraldineyoucha.blogspot.com

Thanks.

Geraldine Youcha

June 8, 2013

Kara Stein

June 7, 2013

Zeke,
I wish I could convey my sympathy in person. I am holding you in my heart.
Kara

June 7, 2013

Isaac, with my deepest sympathy and respect.
Tucker Ranson

Barbara Ito

June 7, 2013

Zeke,

I will always remember Geri's quick wit and sparkling eyes; bagels and lox at the big dining room table flowing with great conversation. Geri's laughter when I stopped over and was so shocked to see my cousin in your home. Her many amaryllis blooming near the window.

May the love of family and friends embrace you.

Barbara

leon goldstein

June 7, 2013

Isaac,

Our thoughts and love are with you. Leon, Jerry and Eva

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