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Geraldine Semit Obituary
She was born on February 3, 1924, in McKeever, a daughter of the late John L. and Maude (Farmer) Geraghty. At a young age the family moved to Herkimer where she graduated from Herkimer High School. She furthered her education in Utica earning her certification as an X-Ray Technician. On June 26, 1948 she married Herbert F. Semit in St Francis deSales Parish, Herkimer. They shared a devoted union of sixty-eight years until his passing on May 10, 2016. For over thirty-five years she worked at Herkimer Hospital retiring in 1982 as a Lab Technician.
Geraldine enjoyed doing ceramics, crocheting and spending time in her garden. She was a gentle, quiet, caring person who enjoyed being with people. Her smile always put you at ease. She will be missed by those who loved her.
Surviving her are two sons, Cary Semit and his wife Jacqueline of Herkimer, David Semit of Little Falls, a daughter Linda Tarbox of Gloversville and her husband Ross of Ephratah, daughter in-law, Donna Semit of Remsen, eight grandchildren, Ross, {Laura}, Nick,{BobbyJo}, Shannon {Mike}, Rhiannon {Richard}, Rebecca{David}, Karen {Mark}, Brenda and Sarah, several great-grandchildren, a special niece Joyce McCarthy and special friend Beth Haggerty, along with several nieces, and nephews. Besides her parents and husband Herbert, she was predeceased by two sons, Mark and William Semit and her siblings, John Garaghty, Eileen, Palmer and Elaine "Peggy" Leonard.
Calling hours will be private and at the convenience of the family. A graveside service in Oak Hill cemetery will take in the spring at a time to be announced.
Memorial donation may be made to the Herkimer Humane Society, PO Box 73, Mohawk, NY 13407
Funeral arrangements are with Fenner Funeral Home Inc. Herkimer.
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Theresa Yoworski
January 26, 2023
Geri was so special to me as I was her hairdresser for 40 years. She inspired me and I always told her I hope I am half as good as her at her age. She was loved by all that met her at my beauty shop. I miss and love her so much. I´m so sad we can´t have our talks about her younger years any more. Rest In Peace my beautiful friend
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Marilyn Holmez
January 25, 2023
So sorry for your loss .Gerry was a fun person to be around always welcoming and caring She will be missed
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