BORN

1928

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park

7250 Washington Blvd

Elkridge, Maryland

Geraldine "Gerry" Bonhoff Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 7, 2013.

On Saturday, January 5, 2013, Geraldine "Gerry" Evelyn Bonhoff of Charlestown Retirement Community, Baltimore, MD. Wife of the late George "Bud" H. Bonhoff. Loving mother of Linda A. Strain and her husband Neil and George P. Bonhoff and his wife JoAnn. Devoted grandmother of April Bessling, Ronnie Collier, Zachary and Josh Bonhoff, Kelly Strain Simer, Laura Strain and the late Wayne Collier.Great-grandmother of Payton, Delaney, Olivia, Jordan, Julian, Samantha, DJ, Brittany and Taylor.She is also surviced by her Great-great-grandchildren Ayana and Quade.
Family and friends are invited to gather at the Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Inc., 7250 Washington Boulevard, Elkridge, MD 21075 (exit 6 off Rt. 100) on Wednesday from 3-5 and 7-9 pm where Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 10:00 am. Interment Meadowridge Memorial Park. If desired, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society. www.garylkaufmanfuneralhome.com.

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January 9, 2013

Linda Strain

Sending all my love to my Mom today and always. I know you are watching down on your family. You have now been reunited with Dad and I know that makes you very happy. All my Love Forever. Your loving daughter.

January 8, 2013

Linda Strain

I'm missing you Mom. I am praying for the strength I am going to need to get me through the next couple of days. When I feel sad I think of the fun times we had playing Bingo and the money we won and I get a smile on my face. I am sending my love to you. Give dad a kiss for me too!

January 7, 2013

Carolyn

Dearst Linda and Neil, Our hearts go out to you and your entire family. May the Lord bless you and your Mom and may prepetural light shine upon her.

Love,
Carolyn and Ray

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