Geraldine M. "Gerry" Spicer

PARKTON, MD Geraldine M. "Gerry" (Reidt) Spicer, 80, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at her home. She was the high school sweetheart and wife of Kenneth M. Spicer, who was her loving husband of 60 years. A viewing will be held at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 Second St., New Freedom, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, February 17, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at Wiseburg United Methodist Church, 810 Wiseburg Road, White Hall, Md. A service to remember Geraldine will be conducted by her pastor, Bruce C. Frame, at 11 a.m. Monday at the church. Interment will be in Wiseburg Cemetery. Mrs. Spicer was born October 24, 1927, in Freeland, Md., the daughter of the late Charles and Mildred (Wilhelm) Reidt. She was a former postal clerk at Parkton and Cockeysville, Md., having retired in 1988 after 25 years of service. Prior to her employment in the post office, she was an employee at Thomas Manufacturing in Parkton, and the Charles G. Summers, Jr. Cannery in New Freedom. Mrs. Spicer was a faithful and longtime member of Wiseburg United Methodist Church and one of the first members of and devoted supporter of the church's handbell choir. In addition, she was a past president of Parkton American Legion Post 256 Ladies Auxiliary. An accomplished seamstress, she enjoyed cooking, baking, candy making, jigsaw puzzles, reading, and keeping in touch with her four grandchildren. She was a devoted friend to former classmates and people in her church. In addition to her husband, Kenneth, she will be sadly missed by her two daughters, Rosa Marie Baer of Freeland, Md., and Peggy Lynn Hess of Parkton, Md.; as well as her beloved four grandchildren, Laura Benesch, Aaron Baer, Ryan Baer, and Steven Benesch. She is also survived by her brother, Donald Reidt of New Freedom, and was preceded in death by her brothers, Melvin Reidt and Robert Reidt. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wiseburg United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 86, White Hall, MD 21161.