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Geraldine A. "Gerri" Armstrong, 85, of Saxonburg passed away on March 11, 2025 at the Allegheny Valley Hospital.
Born September 9, 1939 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Pete Polansky and Julia Skwortz Polansky.
Gerri was a woman of quiet strength and faith. She enjoyed getting her hands in the dirt, planting flowers and watching things grow, spring being her favorite time of the year. Gerri studied her Bible daily. She enjoyed bingo and going to the casino. Most of all, she enjoyed conversations with friends, family gatherings and was thrilled to know her first great-grandchild. Her door was always open and available to anyone in need.
Surviving are son, Dennis (Joy) Armstrong of Liberty Center, OH, her daughter, Gayle Chirdon of Saxonburg, one sister, Sylvia Kopay, three grandchildren, Steffany (James)Rossi, Kristopher Chirdon, Jennifer (Jake) Depcrymski, one great-granddaughter, Alexandra Depcrymski, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband John D. Armstrong, one son, Jeff Armstrong, one grandson, DJ Armstrong, and two sisters, Janet Mallinder and Jackie Rush.
Friends will be received on Friday, March 14, 2025, from 11:00-1:00 at Fox Funeral Home, Inc., Saxonburg, PA. Services will follow at 1:00 pm.
Interment will follow in Saxonburg Memorial Church Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to any Christian Charity of the donor's choice.
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