Geraldine Martha Hajduk "Gerri" passed away at her home in Marietta, Georgia on May 3, 2020.
She was born to parents Osyp Jarema and Olga Chiapalo on November 22, 1944 in Regesburg, Germany in a camp for Ukrainians displaced in the chaos of war. Her family immigrated to the United States where she built a life full of family, community service and Christian values. She was a graduate of DePaul University and subsequently pursued a lifelong passion for teaching U.S. History. Her passion for teaching touched many lives over the course of her more than 30-year career, and she received numerous awards including Teacher of the Year at Wheeler High School in Marietta. She devoted her retirement to her family, her church and helping others. She was a member of The Catholic Church of the Transfiguration, where she volunteered with several ministries including the St Vincent de Paul Food Pantry and Mercy Mats. She was also involved with Women In Faith and Friendship Circle. Gerri was very active with the Ukrainian Women's League. She was a ray of light to others and a devout Catholic who always counted her blessings and saw God's beauty in everything from a granddaughter's laugh to a flower's bloom.
She is preceded in her passing by her parents Osyp Jarema and Olga Chiapalo and her loving husband George Hajduk.
She is survived by her sons Andrew (Cindy) Hajduk and Mark (Michelle) Hajduk; grandchildren Megan Hajduk, Daniel (Grace) Hajduk, Steven Hajduk, Benjamin Hammond & Madelyn Hajduk; sister Vera (Brian) Derr; niece Amanda Derr and nephew Nick Derr.
A memorial visitation will be held at Lakeside Funeral Home (121 Claremore Dr. Woodstock, GA 30188) from 6 pm to 8 pm on Thursday, May 7, 2020.

A funeral mass is scheduled for Friday, May 8, 2020, at 1pm at The Catholic Church of the Transfiguration. Friends are invited to watch the mass live at: https://video.ibm.com/channel/transfiguration-catholic-church

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting gifts be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society at Transfiguration.

A gofundme has been established at https://www.gofundme.com/f/st-vincent-depaul-society-at-transfiguration?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet

You can also send a check directly to the church payable to St Vincent de Paul Society at Transfiguration and mail to The Catholic Church of the Transfiguration 1815 Blackwell Rd. Marietta, GA 30066.

Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at www.lakesidefuneralhomega.com . Lakeside Funeral Home 121 Claremore Drive Woodstock GA 30188 ph. (770) 293-2757 is honored to assist the Hajduk family.