Miss Geraldine Grundy, a longterm resident in the alternative magazine universe of Riverdale, has died following an illness that spread over several issues.

Born with a congenital condition that made her look old beyond her years, the spinster Grundy arrived in Riverdale in 1942 where she taught high school English and other subjects.

Originally quite a party gal favoring red dresses with plunging necklines, she may have toned down her lifestyle after being tricked into a date with one of her students, the mischievous Archie Andrews.

Her later years were devoted to her students and the school.

She will long be remembered for her shapeless, Amish-style retro clothing, her love of roller derby and the LPGA tour, which she reportedly followed when school was out.

Miss Grundy's passing is the first significant death in Riverdale that anyone can remember, although several residents have gone missing for a number of years. They are, however, expected to show up for the funeral.

She was pre-deceased by her longtime friend, Miss Jane Hathaway.

Prior to her passing, Miss Grundy had pity-married Mr. Waldo Weatherbee, the long-suffering principal at Riverdale High who had an obvious crush on the unattainable English teacher.

A viewing of the body will be at artist Norm Breyfogle's drawing board. A memorial service will be held at the Lodge Funeral Home. The service will be catered by Pop Tate's Chok'lit Shoppe.

Following cremation at the Lodge Crematorium, Miss Grundy will be interred in the Lodge Memorial Cemetery.

Should friends wish, donations in her memory would be gratefully accepted at the Lodge Society of Riverdale.

[Artwork: Miss Grundy's first appearance (top); Miss Grundy steps out (middle); Miss Grundy's wonderful fashion sense (bottom) © Archie Comics]