Obituary of Geraldine Ann Lapp

Age 89, passed away at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Friday, April 4, 2025, after an extended illness.  Gerry grew up in Mansfield PA, the oldest of six children to the late Daniel and Evangeline (Sours) Grafius.  In addition to her parents, Gerry was predeceased by her husband David C. Lapp; daughter Cynthia J. Schroth; great grandson Ethan Burrell; brother Charles Eugene Grafius; brother and sister-in-law, Daniel J. and Sherry Grafius.  Gerry is survived by Cynthia’s children, Justin, Valerie and Jesse; daughters, Deborah A. Yodice with her daughters, Ashley and Nicole … Pamela J. Burrell with Daniel Goodwin and her children, Jason and Stephanie; sisters and brothers-in-law, Nancy and Dennis Johnson, Sheila and Chuck Moffe; brother and sister-in-law Richie and Jackie Grafius; several great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and in-laws.

Gerry had worked for over 20 years as a school bus driver for the Horseheads Central School District.  For many years she and David would camp with their family, good times had by all.  Gerry was a wonderful cook and had a great sense of humor.  She enjoyed shopping, Red Cat wine, three-tier white cake from Maple Lawn Dairy and having popcorn with David while watching tv.  Gerry liked going to McDonalds on Fridays for a fish sandwich, diet Coke and ice cream.   She loved making the holiday season special for her family and any time spent with her family were the best times for Gerry.

Family and friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, 502 W. Water St., Elmira, on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 12:00 noon to 1:15 p.m.  A funeral service will follow at 1:30 p.m.  Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery on Monday, April 21, 2025.