Geraldine E. O'Neal

Geraldine E. O’Neal, 79, of Fredericksburg, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at the WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. She was the loving and devoted wife of Jay E. O’Neal. On July 30th they would have celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. Born in Derry Twp. on July 3, 1937, Geri was the daughter of the late Paul and Helen Doutrich Wagner. For many years she taught VBS, Youth Group, and Sunday School at the Fontana Chapel. She is a member of the Lebanon Area Evangelical Free Church in Jonestown, where she was involved in women’s and children’s ministries and the visitation committee. Geri will be remembered for her numerous letters and words of encouragement to countless people. She was a wonderful homemaker and childcare provider from her home. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her love for family was only surpassed by her love for Jesus, her precious Lord and Savior. Because Geri was so thankful for all God has done for her, she purposed to live a life that was pleasing and honoring to Him and enjoyed sharing His love with others. In addition to her husband, Geri is survived by her sons Alan J. and his wife Jennifer O’Neal of Cleona, Chris E. and his wife Lori O’Neal of Fredericksburg, daughter Beth A., wife of Dan Hess of Jonestown, brother Luke Wagner, husband of Lois Wagner, of Manheim, eight grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Scott E. O’Neal, her infant twin brothers, and her step mother, Carrie R. Slaybaugh Wagner All are invited to attend her Celebration of Life service which will be held next Monday, July 3, 2017 at 7 p.m. at the Lebanon Area Evangelical Free Church, 600 Shepherd St., Jonestown. There will be no viewing, but a time of visitation will occur from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. as well as after the service. Interment was held at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Missions Fund of The Lebanon Area Evangelical Free Church.

Geraldine E. O'Neal

June 17, 2017 - June 17, 2017