Geraldine C. Nolder

Geraldine C. (Detwiler) Nolder, 90, peacefully left this earth Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at York Hospital. She was the devoted and beloved wife of Frederick H. Nolder who preceded her in death. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc 1551 Kenneth Road, York, PA. Geraldine’s viewing will be held from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Funeral Chapel and her final resting place will be in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens to which she will be transported following the viewing and service. Born May 14, 1927 in Saxton, Bedford County, a daughter of the late Simon and Stella (Kauffman) Detwiler, Geraldine retired from the housekeeping department at York Hospital after 18 years of dedicated service. In retirement, Geraldine was employed at the Red Roof Inn, York also in the housekeeping department. Geraldine cherished every moment she was able to spend with her family. Geraldine is survived by two daughters, Shirley Hanley Hall of Saxton, and Linda Bulger Will of Dover; and four sons, Joe Bulger of Blairs Mills, PA, Jim Nolder, Fred Nolder and Don Nolder all of York. Geraldine was the very proud grandmother and great grandmother to 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She leaves behind a brother, William Detwiler of Hopewell, PA. Gerry was preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly Kinsey of Newville, PA; a grandson, Chester Hall of Saxton; nine sisters and one brother. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes to have Memorial contributions in Geraldine’s name to be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.