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Geraldine M. Cole, 63, of Lewistown, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital.
Born July 25, 1962, in Levittown, she was the daughter of the late Edward A. Cole Sr. and the late Judy A. (Rager) Hawkins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Wendy J. (Cole) Egolf.
She is survived by a companion, Scott Clark; three daughters, Amy R. Hockenberry, Toby A. Wilson and husband, Randy, Christina Marie 'Fred' Moore, all of Lewistown, and two sons, Richard E Harlon Jr., of Port Royal, and Jason M. Hockenberry, of Lewistown; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and two more expected; siblings, Sherry Weyant, of Middletown, Kelly A. Ettinger, of Aaronsburg, Edward A. Cole Jr., of Lewistown, Daniel D. Hawkins, of Mt. Union; many loving nieces and nephews.
Geraldine attended the Upper Room, and was a member of the Owl's Club, VFW, City Hook & Ladder.
She was a waitress at Red's Diner and the Moose. She later worked as a cook at Tony's Cottage Inn, bringing warmth, skill, and a steady hand to the kitchen. In her later years, she worked at Celebration Villa, where her gentle nature and compassion touched the lives of residents and coworkers alike.
She loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren, and she enjoyed being outdoors.
A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Home, Woodlawn, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown.
Online condolences may be offered at www.hellerhoenstine funeralhome.com.