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Geraldine “Jerrye” S. Sites, 95, of Zanesville, died at 4:48 A.M. on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at The Springs at Wyandot Trail, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 10, 1930, in Malta, Ohio, a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Clifton) Brown. She was a cook for Zanesville City Schools, active in the PTO and a member of the Zanesville Jaycees. Above all, Jerrye cared for everyone. Her house was a home to many children, not just her own.
She is survived by her six children, Jennifer (marc) Folden, DeMona Greenwood, Thomas “Greg” (Robin) Sites, Charles (Karen) Sites, Halsey (Kelly) Sites and Katrina Sites; fourteen grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Jerrye is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Sites and her brother, Robert “Bob” Brown.
A cremation will take place under the direction of BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE, with a Celebration of Life to take place at a late date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Jerrye’s name to The Michael J. Fox Foundation by visiting https://www.michaeljfox.org.
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