Geraldine Dructor

Geraldine Dructor obituary, Mechanicsburg, PA

Geraldine Dructor

Geraldine Dructor Obituary

Visit the Buhrig Funeral & Cremation, Ltd. website to view the full obituary.

Geraldine (Gerri) Dructor formally of Hillsborough, NJ passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024 at Brookdale Grandon Farms Senior Living Center in Mechanicsburg, PA.  She was born on November 26, 1944 in Pittston, PA to the late Walter and Tessie Scoda.  Gerri was employed as a Secretary for over 20 years across various divisions for Johnson & Johnson in Raritan, NJ.   She was preceded in death by her husband Andrew (Andy) to whom she was married to for 53 years and her sister Patricia Frutchey.  She is survived by her, daughter Laura Dructor and spouse Kris (Rock Island, IL), daughter Jill Valdez and spouse Glenn (Lewisberry, PA), son Jim and spouse Jeanette (Canton, GA), as well as her grandchildren:  Gregory, Jocelyn, Logan, Luke, Myah and Tyler.  Gerri loved spending time her with grandchildren.   She was a fan of the NY Yankees (especially Mickey Mantle) and enjoyed watching Dancing with the Stars.  A private service will be held at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice for All Seasons, Grantville, PA (www. Hospiceforallseasons.org).


Gerri’s family has entrusted her care to Buhrig Funeral & Cremation in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421.  Read Gerri’s full obituary, view her memorial video and portrait, offer condolences and sympathy, share stories and memories, upload photographs and videos, light a candle and sign her official guest book by visiting Buhrig.com.

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Buhrig Funeral & Cremation, Ltd.

37 E Main St, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

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