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Geraldine B. “Gerry” Johns, 92
December 22, 2017
Geraldine B. (Kulbacki) Johns, (Gerry), 92, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on 12/22/2017. She lived the last two years in Kingwood, TX near her son, Thomas.
Gerry was born in Shamokin, PA on February 22, 1925. She graduated from Coal Township High School in 1943.
Gerry was married to Arthur C. Johns on February 16, 1952; they were married 53 years.
Gerry worked as an administrative assistant. She was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church.
Gerry’s main passion was her relatives and friends. She and husband Art supported the education and careers of their sons. She was a prolific note-writer and enjoyed talking with her friends and relatives. Her favorite song was “You are my sunshine”.
Gerry is survived by Kenneth A. Johns and partner Julie A. Luft, of Tucson AZ, Thomas A. Johns, his wife Deborah M. Johns and their child Laura C. Johns, of Kingwood, TX.
Gerry is preceded in death by her husband Arthur C. Johns, father Stanley Kulbacki, mother Tessie (Gryskiewucz) Kulbacki, brother Bernard B. Kulbacki, and sisters Helen Povish and Teresa A. Zupicich.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 21st, 2018 at 1PM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church 601 E. Delp Rd. Lancaster, PA 17601. The family will receive guests from 12noon-1PM at the Church. Burial will be in Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery on, Monday, April 23rd.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association, 300 Park Boulevard, Suite 335, Itasca, IL, 60143 or charity of your choice.
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Condolences to the Family
April 10, 2018
So sorry for your loss. A friend from your “skyline” years. Patty Gibble
January 07, 2018
Dear Thomas, Debbie, Laura, Kenneth and Julie,
We will always remember the fun times our families shared together at Knoeble’s Grove staying with Butsy and Teresa’s at their cottage. The friendship shared between our parents was so special. Every Easter I could always count on receiving a phone call from Gerry asking, “Who ate the rabbit ears?” Now she and dad can solve the “Rabbit Ear Mystery!” May your family find comfort and peace from all your family and friends in this time of sorrow. With deepest sympathy, Barb and Keith Hoffman
January 05, 2018
Dear Kenneth, Thomas, & families,
Please accept my sympathy on the passing of your mom. My mom always enjoyed receiving Gerry’s letters. I have fond memories of a long time ago, when us kids used to play while the adults played cards! Please let us know when her funeral mass will be held in the spring. Mom sends her condolences as well – she will miss her letters, even though both of them had difficulty writing, and reading each others’ letters.
With deepest sympathy,
Debbie (Petters) Anspach & Jean Petters
January 03, 2018
Dear Thomas, Deb, Ken & Julie, I’m so sad to have received your letter about the passing of Gerry. I had just replied to her recent letter, dated Dec. 20th, so I’m sure she didn’t get to read it, however, I’m blessed that we were pen pals. Your sweet mother was my mother’s best friend (Shirley) from Shamokin & your mother was my guiding light when I lost my mother in August of 1989. I was thankful that I was living in the Lancaster area at that time, & we would often chat or go to lunch. To this day, I carry a poem in my wallet that your mother gave me when my mother had passed in 1985 (it still remains a comfort to me). My mother & father would often visit your parents & after my dad passed in 1985, your mother kept in close contact with us. They certainly had great memories from Shamokin & enjoyed reminiscing. Your mother loved her sons & she was so proud of her family. May you find peace & comfort….hang onto your many fond memories. With sympathy, Phyllis “Tarasi” Recchiuti, West Chester, PA
January 02, 2018
Sorry, so busy just now remembering Gerry and much time spent together, forgot to leave my name.
Mary Lou (Centini) Bear
January 02, 2018
Gerry and Art were “family” to the Centini family for 60+ years. Enjoyed much time spent w her – in later years visiting Glenn Dr, going to Oregon Dairy for lunches, to the Gap to “visit” dad w flowers, phone calls, mail, etc. She was so proud of all if you. She will be greatly missed!!!
January 02, 2018
Dear Kenneth, Thomas, Debbie, Julie and Laura,
Remembering your mother with warmth. Her sense of humor and wit were a delight. She and Art were such good friends to my parents, Joe/Raymie and Jane Centini. I remember fondly their monthly Saturday night get togethers with Snooky and Gil Child’s and Carl Yecker while the kids raced around in the basement. Many New Years Eves were spent on Glemnoore Drive with Theresa and Butsy and all sorts of wonderful appetizers and cookies. My dad and your mom exchanged the same birthday card back and forth “being thrifty” and always bringing a laugh.
As the various members of that crew passed on, the remainder continued to support, encourage and lift the rest, until there was just Gerry who continued the tradition, reaching out to the next generation. I believe God has welcomed her home saying, “Well done good and faithful servant”. God Bless you all.
Carol Centini McDonald
December 28, 2017
I met your Mom at the residence she was an amazing, cheerful, funny beautiful lady! She will be missed! RPI Ms Gerry! Go bless
December 27, 2017
Dear Thomas, Debbie, Laura, Kenneth and Julie,
Your mother was a caring, cheerful, wonderful lady. My parents had so many good times with her and enjoyed her funny cards filled with nostalgic photos of each other. Thank God for the blessing of Gerry; who was an inspiration to all who knew and met her. May His peace and grace be with your families. With sympathy, Juliann Wesloskie and John Gutschmidt
December 26, 2017
I loved your Mom! I had the pleasure of working with her in the Lancaster County Public Defenders Office. She always took the time to greet anyone who walk into the office and made everyone feel important. I no longer live in Lancaster but had tried to locate her several years ago. Thinking of Gerry makes me smile. What a warm kind hearted person. My sympathy & prayers to you and your family.
Peg Weber McCorry
December 26, 2017
Dear Thomas, Debbie, Laura, Kenneth, & Julie,
Your beautiful & fun loving Mother will be greatly missed. We appreciated the friendship she kept with our parents, especially with my Mom, Ann Marie, after our Dad died. She was our “Sunshine”, leaving cheery messages on our home phone & sending funny cards! We are so sorry we didn’t make a TX visit to see her. I’m sure she is enjoying being with your Father, her relatives, & all her many friends in Heaven.
With Sympathy, Lugene & Mark McCormick
December 26, 2017
Tom and Family,
I am so sorry to read of your Mom’s passing. She was such a sweet lady and I got to know her at church and also handling her retiree benefits through the County of Lancaster. She was always happy and enjoyed greeting everyone. Please accept my deepest condolances and sympathies. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
With deepest sympathy,
Bonnie Whalen
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