Geraldine Allyn Cressman

Jesus took her by the hand and led her to the promised land…Geraldine Allyn Cressman, 86, of Temple Street, Owego passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 22, 2007 at her home. She is survived by her husband of 58 years Ralph, daughter Janice Reed of Owego; sons Gordon (Sherry) Cressman of Newark Valley, David Cressman of Owego, Craig (Ellen) Cressman of Newark Valley; grandchildren: Gordon Jr., Erin, Melissa (Jean) Cressman, Dale Short, Bryon Cressman, Samantha (Jason) Dye; Danielle Cressman, Aiden Cressman, Lane Reed, Brittany and Hannah. A great granddaughter Marah Dye. Brothers Eugene (Nora) Allyn, OK; Hartley (Jean) Allyn, Apalachin; Dever Allyn of Waverly; sister Laura Jean Strunk, Endicott; sister-in-law Gladys Allyn, Warren Center, Pa. She was predeceased by her parents Fred and Myrtle (Coffman) Allyn, sister Phyllis Brennan and brother Henry Allyn. She was a graduate of Athens High School and graduated from Allentown Bible Institute. Geraldine was a member of the Owego First Church of the Nazarene. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, flowers, and was a great witness and follower of Christ. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many, her memory will live within our hearts forever. Funeral services and celebration of Geraldine's life will be held on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 12 noon at the Owego First Church of the Nazarene, Route 17C Owego with Pastor Dennis King, officiating. A period of visitation and sharing will be held on Wednesday from 10 am until the time of the service at the church. Interment will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Lounsberry. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to a charity of one's choice. Memories and condolences for the family may be shared by visiting our website (under obituaries) www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com Caring assistance is being provided by the Cooley Family of the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 South Main St., Nichols.