Geneva Josephine “Jo” Lindauer June 4, 1922 - May 31, 2017

Geneva Josephine “Jo” Lindauer, 94, of Allentown, formerly a resident of Watsontown, PA, Northumberland County, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017, in the Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Lawrence R. “Lucky” Lindauer, for over forty-eight years, before his passing on Thanksgiving night, November 1995. They were married on June 29, 1947.  She and her husband cleared their land and built their own home together. Geneva enjoyed their fruit trees, huge garden, and canning healthy food.

Geneva was born, June 4, 1922, in Moreland Township, Lycoming County, a daughter of the late Lester D. and Esther (Smith) Hill.

Geneva was a member of Clinton Baptist Church, Montgomery, PA where she was a former Sunday School and Vacation Bible School Teacher.  She graduated, with honors, in 1941, from Montgomery-Clinton High School.

Previous employment included the Montgomery Mills; Lewisburg JPM; M.E.N. Shoppe, Allenwood; and enjoyed working with friends at the Blessing Farm, Muncy, during strawberry season.

Survivors: Daughter, JoAnn Lindauer Schneider and son-in-law, David P. Schneider of Allentown, (with whom she resided), grandson, Michael D. Schneider; granddaughter, Loren J. Schneider; great-granddaughter Aryana Schneider; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and sister-in-law’s.  She was predeceased by her three brothers and three sisters.

Services: A visitation will be held from 7:00 – 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 6th in the Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. 274 North Krocks Road, Allentown. Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, June 10th in the Clinton Baptist Church, 60 Warren St., Montgomery, PA 17752, with a visitation from 9:30 – 10:00 A.M. in the church.  Interment will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery 62 State Route 54, Montgomery, PA. www.stephensfuneral.com.

Contributions: Clinton Baptist Church, American Cancer Society L.V. Unit 3893 Adler Place, Bethlehem 18017 or the Charity of One’s Choice.