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Marilyn Geiger Obituary

Marilyn Geiger, 69, of Nazareth, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital-Anderson Campus.

Born April 26, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Richard and MaryAnn (Fecko) Ackerman.

A graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School's Class of 1970, she went on to attend Northampton Community College where she received an associate's degree.

Marilyn held a lengthy career in healthcare, serving as a long-time Office Manager for Dr. Robert McCoy, then as a transcriptionist for Coordinated Health, from which she retired.

Outside of work, Marilyn loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was also a sports fan, with a fondness for Penn State, and also held a love for horses.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Marilyn will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Craig Geiger, whom she married May 18, 1974; one son: Doug Geiger and his wife Adria; three grandchildren: Cole, Chase, and Kira Geiger; two brothers: Richard Ackerman, Jr. and Bernard Ackerman and his wife Carey; one sister: Annette Ackerman; sister-in-law: Patricia Yancy and her husband Dennis; and several nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held at the Connell Funeral Home, Inc., 245 East Broad Street, on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, from 10:00am until the time of the funeral service at 11:00am in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Marilyn's name to: The Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation at: https://www.helpfightra.org/donations/

To share condolences with the family, please visit www.connellfuneral.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Morning Call on Feb. 8, 2022.

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Helen Bobeck

March 8, 2022

Dan and I extend our deepest sympathy for your loss. We missed the obituary in the paper and just found out about Marilyn's passing. We are sincerely sorry. We attended the LPSCU events and have fond memories of the Christmas luncheons.
May she rest in peace

Mike and Karen Applegate

February 10, 2022

Bernie, Carey, Colin, Jared, Elizabeth, and Ackerman Family:

Sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our condolences. Thinking of you.

Michelle Webb

February 10, 2022

I worked with Marilyn many years ago at Coordinated Health. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. She will be missed. Love and prayers out to the entire family.

Richard Ziegenfuss

February 9, 2022

Craig and Doug
So sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved wife and mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cathy and Dick Ziegenfuss

Sharon Silfies

February 8, 2022

Craig, So sorry to hear of your wife's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.

Bob and Rita Stellar

February 8, 2022

We are in shock at this news. Having had you both as next door neighbors for 23 years and watching our sons play together every day...please know that we are with you in spirit as we can´t make it up from Georgia to attend the funeral..

Victoria Kleppinger Whitehead

February 8, 2022

Very sad to see this in the newspaper today.
So sorry for your loss. Warmest Sympathy to the family.

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