R. Geraldine "Jeri" Drake, age 89, of Belle Vernon, (Rostraver Twp.), passed away

Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Jefferson Hospital in Jefferson Hills, PA.

She was born November 7, 1934, in Donora the daughter of the late Andrew Morgan

and the late Margaret Hardon Morgan.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years,

Francis "Nick" Drake in 2008; and a grandson, Jason M. Drake in 2002.; a brother,

Thomas A. Morgan; and a sister Margaret Jean Beck.

Jeri was a wife, mother, grandmother/great grandmother and charismatic

businesswoman. During her life she achieved professional benchmarks by being

awarded numerous honors and awards. She afforded people the opportunity to make

their dreams come true by finding them the perfect home.

Jeri will be sadly missed by the people whose lives she touched by her unyielding

nature and relentless drive for success. Her ambition made her a true icon in the Mon

Valley business community.

Surviving to cherish her memory are her three sons, Mark F. Drake and wife Patti of

Monessen, Randall E. Drake and wife Lisa of Monessen and Jason N. Drake and wife

Allison of Rostraver Twp.; two daughters, Pamela M. Drake of Belle Vernon and Heidi

S. Sodora and husband Michael of Port Vue; eight grandchildren, and 5 great

grandchildren.

Private services and interment were held at request of her family.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900

Interment was at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Monongahela, PA

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