Geraldine “Gerry” (Lehtonen) Diffenbacher, 89, of Brighton Township, passed away on May 14th, 2025 at her residence. She was born in Mexico, New York on March 5th, 1936, a daughter of the late John and Bessie (Wilmot) Lehtonen. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Diffenbacher, two brothers, Howard and Harvellon Lehtonen, her sister, Ruth Weldon, her son, John R. Diffenbacher and her daughter, Sandra J. Garman. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Beth (Joe) Tress of Brighton Township, her son-in-law, Paul Garman of South Beaver Township, her grandchildren: Joshua (Amanda) Diffenbacher, Kasey Diffenbacher, Erin (Glen) Sovich, Stephanie (Michael) Stuck, Emily (Mathew) Dunning, Nicole (Michael) Scott, Anthony (Shannon) Tress; as well as sixteen great-grandchildren, one great-great grandson on the way, her brother, Carl (Barbara) Lehtonen of Mexico, New York, her sister-in-law, Janet Lehtonen, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Geraldine was a self-employed beautician. She was also a member of the Chippewa United Methodist Church who was a worthy matron 9 times for Woodlawn Chapter No. 164. She was also a past Mother Advisor for United Methodist Women Rainbow Girls who was active in many bowling leagues. Friends will be received on Friday, May 16th from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. at CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, where a service will be conducted on Saturday, May 17th at 11 A.M. Online condolences may be shared at www.corlessfuneralhomes.com. Entombment will take place in Beaver Falls Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Geraldine’s name to the Chippewa United Methodist Church or the Order of the Eastern Star.