Connie L. Geltmacher

Connie L. Geltmacher obituary

Connie L. Geltmacher

Connie Geltmacher Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc. - Columbia on Sep. 12, 2025.
Connie L. Geltmacher, 81 formerly of Wrightsville, passed away on July 17, 2025 at St. Annes Retirement Community. She was the wife of Daniel W. Geltmacher with whom she was married 55 years. Born in Wrightsville, PA she was the daughter of the late Norman and Velma Dellinger Whiteleather. A homemaker, she worked for several years at Donsco, Inc. Wrightsville.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her grandson, Justin Geltmacher; great-grandchildren, Christopher & Richard Geltmacher; and her twin sister Regina, wife of David Splain; niece, Denine, wife of Scott Ward; sister-in-law, Mary Lynn, wife of the late George Geltmacher. She was preceded in death by her son Troy Geltmacher and brother, Teddy Whiteleather.

A memorial service will be held in the Chapel of St. Annes Retirement Community, 3952 Columbia Ave., Columbia, PA 17512 on Friday, August 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM with Chaplain James Snyder, officiating. Visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Wrightsville, PA.

If desired, contributions in Connie's memory may be made to the SARC Day of Stay Program C/O St. Anne's Retirement Community Giving Office at the above address.

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