Obituary of Adelaide R. Geiselman

Adelaide Ruth Geiselman, born July 30, 1916, passed away peacefully at the home of her son Donald on April 7, 2010. Born in Fosterdale, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Lillian Townsend. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Charles Geiselman; four sisters and three brothers. She is survived by her sister, Gladys O'Brien of River Edge, NJ; her son, Donald and his wife, Barbra Geiselman of Cleveland, NC; her daughter, Jeanne and her husband, Ron Bernard of Colonie, NY; her five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren: Mark and his wife, Christy Bernard and their children, Quinn and Tanner of Middle Grove,NY, Beth Bernard and her fianc, Bob Gennarelli of Albany, NY, Caryn Geiselman and her husband, Robert Schnabel and their children, Heather and Christopher of Wurtsboro, NY, Ann Marie Geiselman and her husband, Rick Van DeVen and their children, Charlie, Emma and Isabel of Marble Hill, MO and Wendy Geiselman and her fianc, Nick Landato of Middletown, NY; and many dear nieces, nephews and friends. Adelaide retired from the New York Telephone Company and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. She was an active member of the United Methodist Church of Monticello and volunteered at Noah's Arc Thrift Shop. She was also a member of the Wesleyan Guild and the Monticello Senior Citizens. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday, April 15, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home at 401 Broadway, Monticello, NY 12701. At 2 p.m., there will be a short service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Fosterdale Cemetery. The family has requested in lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Adelaide make a memorial contribution to the United Methodist Church of Monticello, 445 Broadway, Monticello, NY 12701. Arrangements by VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home of Monticello; 845-794-4141 or www.kennyfuneralhome.com.