Geraldine Yerkes

Geraldine "Jean" (Doney) Yerkes, 77, of Quakertown, passed away Tue., Apr. 11, 2017 at her daughter's home in Nesquehoning. Born in Redkey, IN, she was a daughter of the late Steward and Christina E. (Landis) Loux. Jean was a life member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 255, Sellersville. She loved to spend time with her family; and enjoyed making arts and crafts. She was a member of Morning Star Fellowship Church, Quakertown. Surviving are her children: Christina Bender, husband Conrad, Zionsville; Georgetta Perez, husband Dulcilio, Nesquehoning; Richard Leister, wife Andrea, Magna, UT; Theodore Leister, wife Morgan, Pipersville and Andrew Leister, wife Susan, Quakertown; 25 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; step children: Lisa Green, husband Terry; William Yerkes, wife Patti and Chuck Yerkes, wife Heather; and siblings: Richard Doney, wife Sandy, Boca Raton, FL; Joyce Young, Greensburg; Catherine Swiderski, Sellersville and Willard Loux, Perkasie. She was preceded in death by infant triplets; 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral service will be held on Wed., Apr. 19 at 11:00 AM in Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Ltd., 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown. Interment in West Swamp Cemetery, Quakertown. Viewing at the funeral home from 7:00-9:00 PM Tues. and 10:00-11:00 AM Wed.