Geraldine E. Dailey

Geraldine E. Dailey, beloved sister and aunt, passed away, April 21, 2022. Geri was the tenth of twelve children born October 9, 1935, to Joseph W. and C. Cecilia (Sloan) Dailey, in Warren, Ohio.
She was a graduate of St. Mary’s in Warren, received a B.S. in Education from Notre Dame College, in Cleveland, and a Master’s in Education from Kent State University.
She was a Peace Corps Volunteer, serving with the first volunteer mission in Tunisia, North Africa, 1962-1964.
Geri taught physical education at all levels: elementary through college. She was Assistant Professor of P. E., Recreation and Dance at Kent State University, Ashtabula Campus from 1965 until 1990, where she taught everything from archery to volleyball and expanded the physical education programs to offer more opportunities for women. She coached multiple sports teams throughout her tenure and lead tennis and basketball teams to championships.
Geri was an all-around athlete, an avid tennis player, and a fierce competitor. She competed in and won many tennis tournaments and helped develop successful tennis programs for all ages in Ashtabula.
Geri was a life-long, faithful Catholic and an active member of Mother of Sorrows Church, attending mass regularly, serving as a lay leader, giving communion, assisting with various parish duties, and delivering friendship, prayers, and communion to shut-ins and residents of nursing homes.
Geri is preceded in death by her parents; by brothers: William, Regis, Joseph, Charles, Phillip, Thomas, and twin brother Father John; by sisters Patricia (Wonders) and Eileen (Opalinsky); by nephew Thomas Dailey; niece Patricia Clark; and by great-nephews Garrett Wonders and Eric Wonders.
She is survived by brothers Robert (Catherine) Dailey and R. Michael (Marbeth) Dailey, sisters-in-law Olga (Thomas) Dailey and Delores (William) Dailey, 7 nephews, 10 nieces, and extended family.
A most generous, fun-loving, and beloved sister, aunt, teacher, coach, and friend, Geri will be missed by all.
Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday April 4, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Calling hours will be held prior to the service at the church from 9:00 AM-10:00 AM. Inurnment will be held at All Souls Cemetery follower the service. Family is in the care of Lane Funeral Home, Robets-Clark Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.lanefuneralhomes.com.