Geraldine W. “Gerry” Cialone (nee Schnee), 93, of York, formerly of Palmyra, passed away on Tuesday November 19, 2019 at Colonial Manor, York. She was the widow of the late John Cialone, who passed away in 2006. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Bruce L. Funck and her second husband Tim Tesno.
Gerry was born in Palmyra on December 28, 1925 to the late Edgar F. and Victoria W. (Schaffer) Schnee. She had worked for H.B. Reese Candy Co in the molding department. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Hershey. She and her late husband were members of Kanvas Kruisers Camping Club in Palmyra. She was a member of Quentin Lioness Club, Hershey Plaza Singers, and Hershey Senior Citizens. She was a God-Fearing woman, and enjoyed music, art, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Lawrence B. Funck of Lebanon, Vicki Rossi of Lebanon, Oregon, Marcia Huff of Palmyra, Sheila Karlson of Lloysville, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, and her stepsister, Jeanette and her husband Melvin Wenger of Lancaster. She was preceded in death by her brother, Edgar F. Schnee, Jr.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 25, 2019 at 11AM from Gravel Hill United Methodist Church, 131 Gravel Hill Road, Palmyra. Interment will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra. There will be a viewing from 10AM until 11AM at the church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Colonial Manor, 970 Colonial Ave., York, PA 17403.
