Georgianna Kathryn Kassman

Georgianna Kathryn "Georgi" Kassman, age 84, of Miamisburg, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Laurels of Huber Heights. She was born February 22, 1936 in Belleville, Illinois to the late John and Emily Poniske.

Georgi is preceded in death by her six siblings, John, Jerry, Mel, Duayne, Arlene, and Marie.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Gerard Kassman; four daughters, Sue (Larry) Sack, Jayne (Tim) Tegge, Barb (Mike) Phillips and Mary Kassman; son, Mark (Stephanie) Kassman; seven grandsons, Dan (Erika) Sack, Joe (Allie) Sack, Tim (Sarah) Sack, Andy Sack, Greg (Margie) Clausing, Tommy (Claire) Caldarea, and Joshua Kassman; four granddaughters, Julia Tegge, Nicki (Mike) Ziegler, Kelly Clausing and Caitlin (Houston) Cornett; three great-grandsons, Leo Sack, Colton Cornett and Carson Caldarea; two great-granddaughters, Maddie and Gabby Zeigler; her two sisters, Dorothy Knapp and Mona Fernandez, special sister-in-law, Carol Poniske. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Georgi was a former parishioner at Ascension Church where she was honored as "Woman of the Year" and where she and Jerry helped to start the Ascension Food Pantry. She was known for her kind and nurturing soul and was a fierce advocate for her family. She was also a lifelong learner who enjoyed traveling across the country, cruising, sewing, crafts, gardening, and dancing.

Funeral services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or the Miamisburg Senior Center. To share a memory of Georgi or leave a special message for her family, please click the "Share Memories" button above.