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Gemma Geary Obituary

Gemma G. Geary, 62, of Wayne Twp., passed away Sunday, Jan. 16, at her residence.

Born in Pottsville, on July 27, 1959, she was a daughter of the late June (Kulp) and Willard Sites.

She was the wife of Keith "Butch" Geary.

She was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ, Cressona, and the Order of the Eastern Star, Cressona Chapter. She was very involved in the Relay for Life for over 20 years. She was the captain of the Renninger's Make-A-Wish Team. She ran a marathon in 1997 in memory of her sister, Lyndelle Sites, for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation, raising over $10,000 dollars. Gemma was also very involved with the Special Olympics, starting the fashion show, running the ugly sweater contest and acting as fundraiser for two years. She ran the adult prom as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Throughout Gemma's whole life, she practiced Random Acts of Kindness.

Gemma was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School, Class of 1977, and Lehigh County Community College, Class of 1980. She worked as a physical therapist assistant at Reading Hospital Medical Center from 1980-81, Good Samaritan Hospital 1981-1995 and Schuylkill IU 29, 1995 to the present.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sons, Tyler Haas, Schuylkill Haven, and Blake Haas, Conshohocken; stepdaughter, Cindie Burke, wife of Jonathan, Harrisburg; stepson, Kevin Geary, husband of Jess, Pine Grove; step grandchildren, Kellie Geary, Mina Burke, Emilie Geary and Elliot Burke; siblings, Dean Sites, husband of Bev, Auburn, David Sites, husband of Mary Ann, Orwigsburg, Cindy Keeley and her companion, Stan Staller, Cressona, Donny Sites, Harrisburg, and Denny Sites, husband of Cathy, Schuylkill Haven; father-in-law, Leonard "Red" Geary; lots of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Gemma is preceded in death by her nephews, Danny Sites and Roger "RJ" Lehman.

A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held (promptly) at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at St. Mark's United Church of Christ, Cressona, with the Rev. Kevin Fruchtl officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior from 8 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Guests are welcome to greet the family at the church and then make their way to the Goodwill Hose Company, Cressona, where the service beginning at 11 will be live-streamed via Facebook. A link will be posted closer to the date of the service. The family will join all guests at the fire house for a luncheon following the service. If arriving after 11 a.m., please go directly to the firehouse. Family requests donations to Camp Dragonfly, in c/o Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110, Headstrong Foundation, 232 Green Ave., Holmes, PA 19043 (the house Gemma and Butch stayed in during treatments) or the Schuylkill IU 29 for the Handicap Accessible Playground, checks can be made payable to Schuylkill IU 29 and denote on the memo line Playground Donation in Memory of Gemma Geary. Interment will be private at convenience of the family. To extend condolences to the family, visit www.gsesfuneralhomes.com. Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona, has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Published by Republican & Herald from Jan. 17 to Jan. 18, 2022.
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May god bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. Gemma was a wonderful woman, she will be missed.

Carl & Carol Rolshausen

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January 28, 2022

Butch, no words can take away the pain of losing such a beautiful soul but I pray you remember all the good times with Gemma. I know I will. She was so fun to be around and always a positive attitude. She will be missed. God grant you His peace in knowing we will see her again.

Gretchen Ost Bilhardt

January 27, 2022

Butch, Our deepest sympathy at this time to you and your family. We are very sad over the loss of Gemma, but know she is at rest. Gemma will always hold a place in our heart as she has done so much for Nick with therapy, friendship and love. She helped us and so many others which we are so thankful for. May you know how much she loved you as she fought to stay for so long. I know she will always be by your side and ours as the stars shine at night we will know who is always lighting the way for us to see and guide us. Love always,
Laure, Jim, Nick Kramer and family.

Laura Kramer

January 17, 2022

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