Geraldine M. (Frase) Maley

Geraldine  M. (Frase) Maley, age 93, of  Dover, Ohio,  and a former Dellroy area resident, passed away Sunday evening, November 16, 2025 in the Park Village Health Care Center at Dover surrounded by her loving family.

She was born September 9, 1932 in Augusta, Ohio and was the daughter of the late William E. and Vera E. (Rindchen) Frase.  She married Pastor John T. Maley on November 22, 1952.  She served as a Pastor's wife and followed him to the mission field in the Philippines.  She loved singing and spending time with those in local nursing homes.  She was a true Proverbs 31 wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She wanted everyone to know about her faith in Jesus Christ, her Savior.  Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV - "For by the grace are ye saved through faith; and not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works lest any man should boast."  
 
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 68 years, and her two sisters, Mary Ellen Wolford and Ruth Yoder.

She is survived by her three children Mrs. Suzan (David) Palmer of Dover, Tom Maley of New Philadelphia, OH, and Mrs. Charity (Vince) Mizell of Moulton, Alabama, her four grandchildren, Mrs.  Melissa (Greg) Riegsecker of Stow, Ohio,  Matthew (Nina) Palmer of Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Alicia (Craig) Earley of Germantown, Tennessee, and Mrs. Jessica (Michael) Blanchard of Nashville, Tennessee, ten great-grandchildren and three brothers Mr. Henry (Betty) Frase, David Frase, and William (Beverly) Frase.

The family would like to thank all of the staff at Park Village for their kindness and excellent care.  Thanks also to hospice for their support and guidance. 

Graveside services will be observed at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the Baxter's Ridge Cemetery near New Harrisburg with her son, Tom Maley, Jr. officiating.  Interment will follow services.  No public calling hours will be observed. The Baxter-Gardner Funeral Home at Sherrodsville has been entrusted with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Gerry's memory may be made to Samaritan's Purse  P.O. Box #3000, Boone, North Carolina  28607. To leave an online condolence message please visit the funeral home website.

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