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- [S138] Staff, Obituary: Galmish, Linda Ann (Geyer), (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States; Date: 22APR2017;), Obituary: Galmish, Linda Ann (Geyer). 22APR2017.
Linda Ann Geyer Galmish, 64, of 124 Skyline Dr., Kersey, died Friday, April 21, 2017 at her home, six years after being diagnosed with cancer and a brave struggle to make her last years positive and productive.
She was born Sept. 25, 1952, the third daughter of the late Leo and Stella Spangler Geyer of Kersey.
She attended St. Boniface School and graduated from St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1970.
On June 25, 1970, Linda married her high school sweetheart, Dennis Paul Galmish. They were married for 40 years and enjoyed spending time together and with family, especially at their camp in Penfield that the family built together. Denny died unexpectedly of a heart attack March 5, 2011 after taking Linda to her first chemo treatment.
Linda had worked at Airco Speer, Elco Sintered Alloys, GKN, Rebco and Elk Haven Nursing Home. Her hobbies included sewing, knitting, embroidery and baking – all of which she shared. She donated her handcrafts to various fundraisers – the Humane Society, St. Boniface, Fox Lioness, Fox Township Elementary School, Guardian Angels Center and Chinese auctions. Her American Girl doll clothes were beautifully made and popular donations at many craft and fundraising events.
Linda's talent in baking included beautiful wedding cakes for her daughters and many nieces and nephews, hundreds of cookies for family, friends and fundraisers. She was known for her quality tasty treats as well as for their variety and ingenuity. She enjoyed sharing her talents and volunteered her time and eventually limited energy whenever asked during her illness. Her sense of humor and courage continued to bolster those around her.
Linda's survivors include her three children, Tracy (Michael) Tyger of Kersey, Cynthia (Robert) Jaconski of Treasure Lake and Leo "Joe" Galmish of Kersey; six grandchildren, Branden, Alexx, Stephanie and Jeweleea Tyger, Cody Jaconski and Ethan Galmish; her sisters, Ellen Taylor of Northumberland and Mary Malone of St. Marys; three aunts, Anna Rahm of Wyandotte, Michigan, Gert Geyer of St. Marys and Kathleen Stahl of Tonawanda, New York; and many nieces and nephews.
Linda was preceded in death by a son, Edward, at birth; her beloved husband, Denny; her parents, Leo and Stella Geyer; and by a nephew, Jared Taylor.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Linda Ann Geyer Galmish will be celebrated in the St. Boniface Church on Saturday, April 29 at 9 a.m. with the Rev. Ross Miceli, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the St. Boniface Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Elk County Humane Society, 1029 E. Eschbach Rd., St. Marys, Pa. 15857; the Community Nurses, Inc., Hospice, 757 Johnsonburg Rd., Suite 200, St. Marys, Pa. 15857; or to a favorite charity.
The Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
The family is grateful for the care and kindness of the Hahne Cancer Center and the Community Nurses Hospice Program.
Published by The Daily Press from Apr. 21 to Apr. 22, 2017.
HFA: 27NOV2022
- [S68] Staff, Lynch-Green Funeral Home, (Name: Name: Lynch-Green Funeral Home; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;;), Galmish, Paula R.
Paula R. Galmish, 75, of St. Marys, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Penn Highlands DuBois.
She was born on August 11, 1948 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late William and Margaret Prechtel Galmish.
Paula was a member of Queen of the World Church, where she was also a member of the Oblates and Cursillo. She a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, class of 1967 and then attended Mercyhurst University in Erie. She spent some time as a Sister with The Sisters of Mercy, and had a very strong faith. She worked as a Peer Counselor for more than 12 years at the Dickinson Center, where she was a dedicated advocate for mental health services. She greatly enjoyed her cats as well as photography, and could often be found taking pictures of scenery. She will be remembered for her kindness and friendship to all she met.
Paula is survived by several nieces and nephews, including Michael (Rochelle) Stewart, Stephanie Galmish, Joe Galmish, Steve Galmish, Regina Galmish, Jackie Galmish, Tracy (Mike) Tyger, Cindy (Rob) Jaconski and Dewayne (Nanette) Galmish, as well as numerous great nieces and nephews. She is also survived by a sister in law, Deb Galmish.
In addition to her parents, Paula was preceded in death by three brothers; Richard Galmish, Dennis Galmish, and Kenneth Galmish, by a sister; Linda Stewart, a sister in law, Linda Galmish, by three nephews; Billy Galmish, Stephen Stewart, and Richard Stewart, and by two nieces; Gwen and Michelle Stewart.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Paula R. Galmish will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 10:00 AM at St. Marys Catholic Church, Church Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Fr. Thomas More Sikora, OSB, as celebrant.
Family and friends will be received at St. Marys Church on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 from 9:30 AM until the time of the Mass.
Burial will follow in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Dickinson Center or to St. Marys Church.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Paula R. Galmish, please visit our floral store.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home: 19DEC2023
HFA: 23DEC2023
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