Palmyra/Newark: At age 92, Virginia, Ginny, Gram and GG to many, passed peacefully on January 17, 2023. She was born on June 27, 1930 in Palmyra, NY to the late Abraham and Alta (Russell) Pieters. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband of 47 years, Cornelius “Case” Geldorf, beloved sons, Stephen and Gary Geldorf, her second husband Hugh VanStaalduinen, siblings, Richard Pieters and Lenora Facer, and son-in-law Scott Lush.
Survived by children; Deb Lush of Walworth, Nancy (Eric) VanOoyen of East Palmyra, James Geldorf of Macedon, Laurie Latham of Midland, Texas and Brian Geldorf of Farmington; grandchildren, Michael Geldorf, Kelly Lush, Sara Schulte, Julie (Sean) Deshotel, Kristin (Joseph) Couto, Matthew (Carly) VanOoyen, Stacey (Michael) Dougherty, Ashley (Jonathan) Coulon, Alisha (Jon) Koeberle, Brittany (Eric) Irvin, Arielle (Kreig) Campbell, Alex Latham, Gavin (Jada) Geldorf, and Gage (Emily) Geldorf); 22 great-grandchildren; brother Robert Pieters, daughter-in-law Susan Mele; also survived by many nieces, nephews, friends, and her church family at the East Palmyra Christian Reformed Church.
Her faith and family were the cornerstones of Ginny’s life. She was a proud, faithful and involved member of the East Palmyra Christian Reformed Church and East Palmyra Christian School Ladies Circle. She drove bus for the Palmyra-Macedon School District. Ginny loved spending time with her ever-growing family.
Family and friends may call on Monday, January 23rd, from 10am-11am at the East Palmyra Christian Reformed Church, 2057 E. Palmyra Port Gibson Road, Palmyra, NY where Virginia’s Funeral Service will be held at 11am, following calling. Burial will follow at East Palmyra Cemetery followed by a Celebration of Life Reception at the church hall. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Ginny’s memory to the East Palmyra Christian School, 2023 E. Palmyra Port Gibson Road, Palmyra, NY 14522 or online at www.eastpal.org To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com .
To the Dougherty family my deepest condolences
Dear Deb, Kelly and Julie,
My deepest sympathy to you as you prepare to honor your mother and grandmother. She was a beautiful, hard working woman and the fruits of her efforts are three beautiful women! Love, Cindy Stevens
My heartfelt sympathy to all of you kids. We’ve shared many wonderful times together for many years and they will forever fill my heart. Please know I am thinking of each and everyone of you and thanking Our Precious Savior for His blessings.
She is now with many loved ones and I can just imagine the welcoming she’ll receive from her baby brother.
Love you kiddo.
We were blessed to have Ginny as part of our family. Her companionship with dad was very special and we were glad they could spend several years at the end of their life together.