Geraldine 'Jerry' Freeman

WELLSBURG, NY - Geraldine “Jerry” Freeman, Age 98, of Stringham Road, Centerville, PA has gone home to be with her lord on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at Elcor Health Services Horseheads, NY. She was born on December 10, 1912 in Elmira, NY daughter of the late Stephen and Bertha Vanderpool. Geraldine was a graduate of Southside High School with the Class of 1932. She worked as a waitress for various area restaurants for many years and also at Bendix. “Jerry” mostly devoted herself to a homemaking providing for her family. Her interests included cooking and spending time with her loving family and many friends. Survivors include her four sons, William (Marlene Hitchcock) of Elmira, NY, Robert (Fonda) Husted of Indian Land, SC, Terry (Diane) Husted of Centerville, PA, Ronald (Donna) Freeman of Centerville, PA, eight grandchildren, Lorraine & Jeff Pruyne, Andy & Bev Freeman, Scott Husted, Mike Husted, Robin & Terry Warner, Vicki Leonard, Joe Bennett & Christine Husted, ten great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, Betty Freeman of Centerville, PA, dear neighbors, Steve & Shirley Evans, many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents Geraldine was predeceased by her two husbands, William Husted and Howard Freeman. Family and friends are invited to call from 1 to 3 PM Saturday, June 11, 2011 at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc. 279 Main Street Wellsburg, NY. Her funeral service will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 3 PM with Reverend Edward Crandall officiating. Interment will follow in Hanlon Hill Cemetery, Ridgebury Township, PA. Memorials are directed to the Ridgebury Ambulance or to the Ridgebury Volunteer Fire Department, 16145 Berwick Turnpike, Gillett, PA 16925.