Geraldine M. Mortensen

Geraldine M. Mortensen , 75, Girardville passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 29th.

Born at the former Locust Mountain Hospital, Shenandoah, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Valare (Cosluskie) Padamonsky.

Geraldine was a graduate of North Schuylkill High School and went on to obtain her nursing degree as a LPN. She spent her nursing career working at the former Ashland State Hospital and the Mahanoy State Correctional Institution until her retirement.

She was a member of St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, Girardville.

She enjoyed times spent at the beach with her family, going to the casino and enjoyed baking. She was known for her famous crab cakes.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving son, Sgt. Christopher M. Mortensen, who passed away in December of 2021.

She leaves behind her sisters Valarie Padamonsky, Rosemary Mogish, and Barbara Rentschler; her brother Robert Padamonsky; her daughter-in-law, Alicia Mortensen; her grandson, Colin Mortensen; several nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial and Interment will be private.

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Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Girardville is in charge of the arrangements.