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Joseph Gramauskis

October 7, 2014

Joseph Gramauskis, 91, of Forks Twp., PA died Tuesday, October 7, 2014 in Easton Hospital.

Born October 31, 1922 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Zenonas and Pauline (Entkos) Gramauskis.

He had been employed by Bethlehem Steel for many years before retiring. After his retirement, he worked as a steel inspector for MCP Company in Bath.  A 1940 graduate of Easton High School, he served in the Navy during WWII and was a very talented wood carver.

He is survived by his wife: Sara (Laubach) Cooley-Gramauskis; step-children: Ray “Skip” Scheetz and his husband Michael Perry of Stroudsburg, PA, Gail Schramel and her husband Glenn of Northampton, PA; niece and nephew and his special pal, his dog: Jesse. He was predeceased by a brother: Sam and his first wife: Eleanor.

Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday (Oct. 13) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA, with visitation from 1:30 to 2 p.m.  Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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  1. Patty McElroy

    October 9, 2014 at 7:46 am

    I was so sad to hear of Joe’s passing he was such a wonderful person and neighbor he will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family especially Goldie …God Bless you..

  2. Michael Gaspar

    October 9, 2014 at 10:37 am

    I was saddened to hear about my Uncle Joe’s passing. I can only say that I have very fond memories of him, his energy, his wonderful sense of humor and ability to tease and make everyone laugh, no matter what kind of day you were having. The Christmas Season was especially joyful when he and my Aunt Dolly came to visit. He spread laughter and good cheer wherever he went. The years have been good to him and his family.

    I know that he is at peace and at home with God now. I pray for Goldie and her family that they manage through these trying and tough times.

    God Bless everyone!

    Michael Gaspar
    CPO USN(Ret.)
    Nephew
    Palm Harbor, FL

  3. Marge & Ron Gasper

    October 9, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    We lost a great uncle, a pal and a friend. We miss him already. We pray for the family and especially Goldie, who was so supportive during his health problems.

    May the Lord Bless you and keep all of you strong during this trying period.

  4. John & Sally Ann Gasper

    October 9, 2014 at 2:38 pm

    Goldie
    Please accept our deepest sympathies on Joe’s passing. We pray that your grief and sorrow will be tempered by all the good memories that you shared with Joe. You will be remembered in our prayers.

  5. Robert M. Long

    October 12, 2014 at 9:42 am

    Joe lived next door to me on Frost Hollow Road for many years. He was a great neighbor — always helpful, full of good ideas, wonderful with my children when they were little.
    I have lots of pleasant memories of Joe. He was a good man.

    My condolences to all his friends and family.

    Robert M. Long, Palm Bay, FL

  6. Wayne and Susan Docker

    October 18, 2014 at 9:26 am

    We will miss Joe. He was a great neighbor for many years and always helpful, even when he probably wasn’t feeling his best. He always had a good story to tell and was always great with my kids, like one of the family.