Geraldine Wigton Obituary
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She was born on April 18, 1944, in Camden, NJ to Walter and Jean (Przytula) Kozlowski.
She graduated from Trenton State College in 1966 and taught senior high math until 1981 when she became a full time mom.
Gerry loved her family, the Jersey Shore, the women of her Bible study and all the people at the Butler "Y".
She is survived by her husband Bill Wigton, daughters Kathryn (Derrick) Howryla and Jessica (Ian) Meeks. Grandsons Ethan and Seth Howryla, with baby Meeks on the way; sister, Diane (David) Hurt of Bluffton, SC., and numerous nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Jean Kozlowski.
A Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 E. North Street, Butler, PA 16001.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 10:30 A.M, Saint Mark the Evangelist Parish- Holy Sepulcher Church, 1304 E. Cruikshank Road, Butler, 16002.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Gerry's name to the Butler YMCA at 339 N. Washington, Butler PA 16001 or charity of choice.
All who knew Gerry are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to her unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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joseph patrick kozlowski
Earlier today
Gerry is my cousin and was always loving and caring towards me and my family. My heart is broken for everyone who knew her. I will miss her. Rest in Peace Gerry.
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Shelley Brown
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Gerry will be greatly missed by so many friends! I loved her so.
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