Geraldine Gerry Bliley Pepicello

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Geraldine Pepicello Obituary

Geraldine "Gerry" Bliley Pepicello, age 93, peacefully departed this earth to be with her Lord and Savior on October 20, 2014. Gerry was born on May 7, 1921, graduated from Academy High School, and resided in Harborcreek nearly her entire life, most recently at Barnabas Court.

Gerry was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Joseph S. Pepicello, who passed away on September 15, 2002, as well as her twin brother, Gerald Bliley, her brother, Vincent Bliley, and sisters, Betty Bliley, Rose Mesick, and Rita DeSarro.

Gerry worked at Lord Corporation during World War II, and upon her marriage to Joseph, she devoted her life to being a dedicated wife, mother, and homemaker. Every year during grape-tying season, Gerry could always be found working side-by-side with her husband in the grape vineyards.

Her favorite pastimes were working in her flower garden, baking pies, and sewing. Gerry was a longtime member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church.

Gerry is survived by her five children: Joseph (Jackie) Pepicello , Robert (Annette) Pepicello , all of Harborcreek; Lucy (Wayne) Scott of Columbia, South Carolina; Roger Pepicello of Harborcreek; and Susan (Joseph) Kraft of Erie. She is further survived by her four beloved grandchildren: Heather Kampine, Christopher Pepicello, Joseph Pepicello, and Melinda Fowler; three step-grandchildren, Amanda Reszkowski, Matthew Madar, and Melissa Scott; three great-grandchildren, Jack and Olivia Kampine and Morgan Fowler; and step-great-grandchildren, Fiona and Daphne Reszkowski. Gerry is also survived by her sister, Mary Shafer of Harborcreek, her brother, Jim (Josephine) Bliley of Waterford, and many nieces and nephews, all of whom were very dear to her.

Friends may call at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 837 Bartlett Road, Harborcreek, at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2014. A funeral mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at St. Gregory Cemetery, Route 20, North East. The Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Rd., is in charge of arrangements. To send condolences, visit www.dusckasfuneralhome.com.

Please make donations to the Harborcreek Food Pantry c/o Our Lady of Mercy Church.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Oct. 22, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Geraldine Pepicello

13 Entries

JOHN ALECCI

October 25, 2014

Family, deepest sympathy on your loss. ALECCI FAMILY

Tamie & Joe Lander

October 24, 2014

Dear Pepicello Family,
We had returned from vacation and read that your mom had passed away. After my mom and dad had each passed, she called and reminisced about the "good old days". It is too hard to locate all of you, but know that you are all in our prayers. Just think how happy she is to be with her Joe again!

October 23, 2014

On behalf of the staff and residents of Brevillier Village, we offer our sincere condolences to all of Gerry's family and friends. You are in our thoughts and prayers. It was our privilege to be a part of her care giving team these final years of her life. Vicky Wittuck, Senior Vice President of Brevillier Village and Care for the Dying volunteer.

Beth Kopycinski-Lanpherre

October 23, 2014

Dear Chris and Joe,

I would like to send my condolences on the loss of your grandmother Geraldine. Remembering both of you fondly, I know that you were raised well and that it must have started at the top! May the memories that you made with her abide with you now!

With love,
Beth Kopycinski

Carol Langdon

October 23, 2014

Oh my goodness! Mrs. Pepicello was always one of the kindest, sweetest women I ever got to know. I loved growing up next door to her and going over to her house when ever I could. So many fond memories of her and her family and all the fun times we had together. God Bless you Joey, Bobby, Lucy, Roger and Susan. Out of sight but she will never ever be out of our minds. Love ya's all and know that my prayers are with you all at this time of grief.

David

October 23, 2014

Pepicello Family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers today, sorry to hear the loss of such a great lady.

Mark DiVecchio

October 23, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. It was always great seeing your mother and being with her. I will always have fond memories of her and I know the love she had for her family will live in your hearts forever.

Karen Tyler

October 22, 2014

Dear Pepicello and Kampine Family,
So sad to read the news. Thinking of all of you at this difficult time. What a blessing she was to all of you!

Carol (Langer) Daly

October 22, 2014

Dear Lucy & your entire family, Your mother was such a kind & thoughtful person. It has been many years but I have such fond memories of your mother when I would come over for visits when we were in our early teens. My thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family.

Tim & Debbie Peterman ( Gaul)

October 22, 2014

Pepicello Family,
Sorry for your lost, Your in our thoughts and prays.

Nancy Hoover

October 22, 2014

Dear Lucy and Bob,
I am so sorry on the loss of your Mother. She was always so warm and friendly, and it was always a pleasure to see her. Please know I'm thinking of you at this time.

October 22, 2014

Dear Sue,
I was so sad to hear about your Mom. We had many happy chats about her!!! I didn't know her personally but talking with you I knew she was wonderful! I am so very sorry Dear.

Lana

KATHY AND DAVE SHAFER

October 21, 2014

SORRY TO SEE SUCH A GREAT LADY LEAVE US. SHE WAS THE SWEETEST AND KINDEST AUNT. WILL MISS HER SMILE AND LAUGH.

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