Geraldine E. Salata, 91, loving mother and wife of St. Clair died Thursday January 25, 2024, at her home.
Born in Pottsville, July 9, 1932, She was a daughter of the late Luther and Phoebe (Clocker) Johns.
She was a 1950 graduate of St. Clair High School Class and retired from bookkeeping at Mettam Brothers Lumber Company, St. Clair.
Gerri was a member of Holy Apostle’s Episcopal Church, St. Clair where she served on their Vestry committee for many years and was the oldest member in the church.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband John Salata in 2001; brother Luther Johns; 4 sisters Thelma Gerber, Elizabeth Haverty, Lillian Fleagle, and Marion Demko.
Surviving are 4 sons John M. Salata, St.Clair; Martin A. Salata and his companion Debbie Chaklos of St. Clair; Scott M. Salata and his companion Dorothy Hartnett of Pottsville; Glenn D. Salata and his wife Terri of Pottsville; 6 grandchildren;
Joshua , Jon , Allie , Rachael ,Marty ,Mathew Salata, 2 great grandsons, Jude and Jonah, 1 sister Jaqueline Berdanier of Port Carbon ; nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 7:30 PM Tuesday January 30, 2024 from Holy Apostle Episcopal Church on 307 East Hancock Street St. Clair, PA 17970. The Rev. Dr. Kurt Kovalovich will be officiating. Friends may call from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Tuesday at the Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holy Apostles Episcopal Church Memorial Fund at the above address.
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Glenn and Terri,
Sending our sincere condolences to you and your family at this difficult time of your loss of your Mom.
Love,
Mark Holtz and Lisa Baker from CT.
Dear Salata Family,
My sincere condolences to your family. I’m very saddened to her the passing of Gerry. My mother and her were very good friends and I know Alice will miss her. Much Love, Beth