Geraldine ‘Gerry’ Sukel DeFrancesco – Fallowfield Township
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March 12, 2025

Geraldine ‘Gerry’ Sukel DeFrancesco – Fallowfield Township

Geraldine “Gerry” Sukel DeFrancesco, 98, of Fallowfield Township, passed away on Tuesday , March 4, 2025, at Mon Valley Care Center with her loving family by her side. Born on Dec. 11, 1926, in Belle Vernon, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Mornak Sukel. Gerry was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, Charleroi. She enjoyed playing cards, reading, crocheting and spending time with her family. Gerry is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lee Ann and Leo Spada of Spe...

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