Charlene Mae Gerstner
Charlene Mae Gerstner
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Charlene was born in Canandaigua, grew up in Shortsville and was a graduate of Red Jacket Central School, where she was a majorette. Charlene then earned her bachelor's degree. She went to Casey Key Beach in Florida once a year and would walk the beach looking for sharks teeth and seashells. Charlene worked at F. F. Thompson Hospital as a medical transcriptionist for 20 years, from where she retired. While there, she was awarded "Director of Fun" within her department. Charlene volunteered for the Salvation Army and the VFW in Canandaigua. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, animals and Willy Nelson music. Most of all, Charlene loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Her celebration of life gathering will be held Monday, December 29, from 12 -4 pm, at Charlene's home at 4036 Flint Rd., Stanley, immediately following the interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canandaigua. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 200 Meridian Centre Blvd., Suite 110, Rochester, NY 14618. Arrangements are by Johnson-Kennedy Funeral Home, Inc., Canandaigua. Condolences may be offered at www.johnsonkennedy.com.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace.
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Sue Formanek (Korn)
January 11, 2026
To Chars children and family....I worked with your Mom for years as part of her Med Record family. She WAS the "fun" of the Director of fun in our dept. She knew how to make a party out of "anything" and always rallied the troops. But you all were her whole life and number one!!! Was so saddened to hear of her passing. With fond, sweet memories, my condolences to all.
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Don howell
January 3, 2026
January 3,2026..... Just learned last night that charlene has passed! We used to go to florida with Fred and char for many years....my thoughts and prayers go out to Charlene's brothers kieth, Bruce, and Craig and the andrews family!
Mardella Welch
December 25, 2025
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