She was born May 21, 1941 in Batavia, NY, a daughter of the late Floyd and Georgianna Tenny Geitner.
Geraldine was employed by the Batavia City School District where she was a teacher aide for several years prior to her retirement. She enjoyed her time there and the children she interacted with. She loved to dance and care for her home, especially the gardening. She also enjoyed cooking. Most of all she will be known for her love she showed for her family and the enjoyable moments spent with them.
Survivors include her son, Larry Dean Johnson of East Pembroke. Daughter, Jacqueline Lee (Daniel) Surdyk of Canandaigua. Grandsons, Daniel Francis (Sara) Surdyk III and expected great-grandson of Minnesota, Shawn-Dean Surdyk of Colorado and Colton Lee Surdyk of Colorado. Sister, Gloria Klosner of Batavia. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was the wife of the late Ervin Dean Johnson who passed away in 2003 and sister of the late Patricia (Sam) Carrubba.
Family and friends may call Wednesday (Feb. 16th) from 4-8pm at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, 10am at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, Church St., East Pembroke. Geraldine will be laid to rest in St. Joseph Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.
ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY1 4020. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.
