Genevieve E. Gardner, 89, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at The Caring Place.
Born on August 22, 1929 in Slippery Rock, she was daughter of Lee Carl and Catherine (Swartzlander) Arner. She graduated Valedictorian from Slippery Rock High School.
She married Richard Hugh Gardner on October 10, 1950; he preceded her in death on November 1, 1998.
Genevieve worked as a Stockbroker for Investors Securities in Monroeville, but retired from Gardner Optical as an Office Manager after 35 years.
In her spare time, Genevieve loved to be outdoors, especially to plant flowers, fish, and go camping. She also enjoyed playing bingo and any type of card game “that made her money”.
Left to cherish her memory are her three sons, David Gardner and his wife, Louise, of Franklin and Hershey, PA, Richard Gardner and his wife, Ann, of Franklin, and Randy Gardner of Clarion; her five grandchildren, Dan Gardner and his wife, Lisa, Jacob Gardner, Richard Gardner, Teresa Gardner, and Miranda Gardner; and her two great-grandchildren, Evan and Sophia Gardner.
In addition to her parents and husband, Genevieve was preceded in death by her brother, Milton Arner; and her sister, Anna M. Dillaman.
Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA 16323, from 3 pm to 7 pm.
Funeral services for Genevieve will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, May 16, 2019 starting at 2 pm, with Reverend Mark Rusnak, AseraCare pastor, officiating.
Interment will be held in West Sunbury Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to cherish Genevieve’s memory to AseraCare Hospice, Erie Division, 1600 Pennisula Drive, Erie, PA 16505.
To send cards, online condolences, or for more information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
