Geraldine E. Wagonseller

Geraldine E. Wagonseller of Oley passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2026. She was 94. Born in Reading, PA on April 21, 1932, she was the daughter of Joseph E. Raifsnider and Ethel (Wert) Raifsnider.

Geraldine graduated from Reading High School in 1950. As a young girl she was a member of the Eastern Star. She was employed as a secretary over many years, lastly by the Oley Valley School District as the Secretary to the Superintendent where she retired after 25 years of service. She was a member of Friedens UCC Church in Oley, PA.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Wallace W. Wagonseller. She was also preceded in death by her son Neil T. Wagonseller, her sister Eleanor (Raifsnider) Mayopoulos and her brother Joel W. Raifsnlder.

Geraldine is survived by her daughter Mary Alice (Wagonseller) Hoeschele, wife of Thomas C. Hoeschele, daughter-in-law Shelly (Brenner) Wagonseller; grandchildren Rhonda (Wagonseller) Laird wife of Douglas Laird, Adam Wagonseller and Kyle Wagonseller; and her great-granddaughter Adalyn Laird. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Betty (Lindenmuth) Raifsnlder; a niece and nephews.

Geraldine enjoyed reading, doing word puzzles and she was an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan. For many years she enjoyed family vacations, holidays, shopping and creating beautiful cross stich pieces. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and hearing all about their lives as well as spending time and enjoying conversation with friends.

Her family wants to especially thank Gerry's dear friend Dot Hamm who checked in on her almost every day over the last several years. Dot, your visits and friendship meant so much to Mom arid her family,

A viewing will be held Tuesday, November 24th from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Mae Stump Funeral Home, 117 W. Main Street, Fleetwood,_ PA 19522 followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am. Burial will take place at the Frieden's Cemetery in Oley, PA 19547.