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Geraldine Hankle Obituary

Hankle, Geraldine (Strope) NASSAU Geraldine Strope Hankle, 81 of Clarks Chapel Road, died Sunday, September 11, 2011, at the home of her daughter-in-law on Snyders Lake after a long illness. Born in Albany, she was daughter of the late George Strope and Genevieve Clark Strope and wife of the late Owen D. Hankle. She had resided in Nassau for many years and was a graduate of Roessleville High School in Albany. Gerry was employed at the New York State Education Department as a clerk for 27 years, retiring in 1990. Survivors include a son, Kevin F. (Marie) Hankle, North Greenbush; her daughter-in-law, Nancy Bloomfield, Snyders Lake; her grandchildren, Kevin, Janna, Owen and Eric Hankle, Keith (Kari), Shawn, Jessica and Kimberly Hankle and Jason (Nicola) Hamlin; and a great-grandchild, Logan Hamlin. She was predeceased by a son, David R. Hankle. Relatives and friends are invited to a graveside service Monday at 11 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, Burden Lake Road, East Schodack with Rev. Andrew Russ, officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Geraldine S. Hankle to The Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144. For a private family guest book and service directions, visit www.brycefh.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Sep. 14, 2011.

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September 18, 2011

Nancy and the David Hankle family,
Accept our sincerity. We are truly sorry over the loss of Gram Hankle. I missed seeing her walking the dog, and I am missing her and her humor. You all know where we are.
Pop and Mema

September 18, 2011

KEVIN HANKLE fAMILY, GERI WAS A GOOD NEIGHBOR AND FRIEND. SHE WILL BE MISSED.
THE SPALLANE FAMILY.

Joyce/John Cooper

September 17, 2011

Nancy and family,Sorry to here of Geri's passing but know she's with Owen now.Her wit and laughter will be missed

Michael Farinacci

September 14, 2011

Kevin, Marie and Family,
My sincere condolence for your loss. May you find consolation in God's love during this time of sorrow. May you also find some comfort in cherished memories. God's peace and blessing be with you.

Jack Durand

September 14, 2011

To the Hankle family,
I worked with Gerri at Professional Licensing Services (NYS ED) beginning in 1970. What a wonderful lady she was to me. I was very young and she took me under her wing. Laugh, always, and was always full of little anecdotes, always whitty. She was very well liked and I will always cherish the memories I have of her.
Rest in Peace, Gerri
Jack Durand

September 14, 2011

Nancy, Keith, Keri, Shawn, Jason, Nicola, Jessica and Kim, please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of Grandma Hankle. Our love and prayers are with all of you. Please reach out if you need anything.

Mike and Shirley Coonrad

Dolores Sanders

September 14, 2011

Kevin, Marie, Nancy and children

My deepest condolences on the passing of your mother, Gerri. I had the pleasure to work with her at the SED State Board for Nursing. She was quite a colorful character back then, always shuffling around in her beloved slippers. Many coffee breaks were devoted to games of Yahtzee, which seemed to be her favorite game back then. She will be truly missed. My prayers are with you all.

Brenda Parson

September 14, 2011

Kevin and family, please except my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Geri. I worked closely with Geri from 1982-90 at the Education Dept. I would call her from time-to-time just to hear one of her many sayings: my favorite was: I would say see you tomorrow Geri and Geri would say "if the good lord is willing and the creek don't rise". Rest in peace Geraldine Hankle!

Lorayne Traina

September 14, 2011

Kevin and family. So sorry for your loss. My sincere sympathies to you all.

Cathy Castle

September 14, 2011

Nancy and family -
I am so sorry to read of Geri's passing. May you find peace knowing that her pain has ended and that you provided the best possible care for her over the years and especially these last few months. My sincere sympathies to all.

Frank/Martha Reed

September 14, 2011

Gerry - May you find peace and happiness now that you are on your journey. Thank you for blessing us by being in our lives. My boys will always remember their Grandma Gerry!!

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