East Palestine-

Geraldine E. Beers, 75, a lifelong resident of East Palestine, passed away following a brief illness, Tuesday December 25, 2018 at the St. Elizabeth Health Center in Boardman.

She was born May 5, 1943 in East Liverpool, daughter of the late Herman and Jacqueline Sachs Bishop.

Geraldine was a member of the East Palestine Church of Christ and worked as a homemaker raising her family most of her adult life. She enjoyed puzzles, playing cards with her neighbors and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her foster parents, Lucille and Harry Kissinger; three brothers and two sisters.

Geraldine is survived by her husband of 52 years, Robert Beers; two sons, Rob Beers and Michael (BethAnn) Beers both of East Palestine; daughter, Marcy Beers of East Palestine; five grandchildren, Robert Beers III, Whitley Beers-Berry, Alexus, Dominic and Cameran Posey; one great grandchild, Grayson Gillin; as well as her foster siblings, Robert and Kenneth Kissinger and Carolyn Fulton.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 4-6 PM at the Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine. A funeral service will follow at 6:00 PM with Rev. Mark McTrustry officiating. A private interment will follow at Crest Haven Memorial Gardens.