RODAN GERALDINE GERRY (BAER) April 26, 1925 to February 13, 2014, teacher, home economist, and mother, Geraldine Gerry Rodan of McCandless, died peacefully in her apartment Thursday afternoon, with her family by her side. A woman of firm faith, Gerry had made clear to her family that she was ready to go and be with her Lord. A celebration of her life will be held in April at her church, St. Paul's United Methodist, 1965 Ferguson Road, Allison Park, PA. Her cremated remains will be interred with her husband of 49 years, WWII veteran John Jack Gifford Rodan, in Monroe, Michigan. Born in Hummelstown, PA on April 26, 1925, to Irwin and Maude Baer, Gerry had two younger brothers who survive her, Richard Dick Baer of Middletown, PA and John Jack Baer of Los Altos, CA. She married Jack Rodan on May 13, 1950, in a hometown ceremony. Prior to her marriage, she attended Juniata College and put a degree in Home Economics to good work in that field for both Westinghouse and Public Service of New Jersey. Later in life, she pursued a Master's degree in education at Glassboro State College and taught Language Arts to sixth and seventh graders for more than 20 years in Haddonfield, NJ. Gerry volunteered with Haddon Fortnightly and Girl Scouts in Haddonfield, at Mercy Memorial Hospital in Monroe, MI, and was an active church member throughout her life. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Wendy and Steve Tuell of McCandless, PA; her son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Lois Rodan of Ypsilanti, MI; three grandsons, Sean, Anthony, and Mark Tuell; and great- grandchildren, Samantha and Katlin Dillon. Gerry's family expresses their deep appreciation to the caring staff of Sunrise of McCandless, and to AseraCare Hospice for making Gerry's final days more fulfilling and comfortable. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church or to Juniata College. Professional Services by THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Blawnox Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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