Edith Frances Serfass, 94, went to join her husband on Thursday, October 20, 2011. She was one of fourteen children of the late Louis and Grace Pacchioli. Her husband William died Sept. 25, 1989.
Personal: She worked for 25 years for the Wilson Boro Police Department as a Meter Maid and was a crossing guard for St. Jane’s Catholic School. Prior to that she worked 24 years as an Assistant Manager for S&H Green Stamps. She and her husband also operated the Serfass Gulf Station for many years on Butler Street. She enjoyed and loved spending time with her family and friends and loved to entertain on the holidays. Some of her favorite pastimes were bingo, reading and card club with her closest friends. She also enjoyed boating on the weekends with her family.
Survivors: We have lost a wonderful mother and grandmother and were blessed to have her. She was a hard working and loving mother to her daughter: Barbara Macaluso of Nazareth; three sons: William of Minersville; James of Bethlehem Twp.; Richard and Mary Jo of Emmaus; grandchildren: Tracy and Tom Phillips, Tammy Weaver, Jim, Megan, Patrick, Michael and Maria Serfass, Heather and Jack Maginn, Kadie and Eric Smith, Lisa Bertschman; and great-grandchildren: Patrick and Lauren Phillips, Rylie and Lily Maginn, Kayla and Madison Serfass.
Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Ave., Easton with viewing hours from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton and 10 to 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Church. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.
Richard & Fay Pacchioli
October 23, 2011 at 9:47 pm
To Edith’s family – We are so sorry you lost your Edith. We visited with her and Bill when we were first married and she was a delight and a wonderful mother and a wonderful person. We are so sorry we have not seen her in many years. Our deepest sympathy is with you all.
Richard and Fay Pacchioli
John Ferri
October 26, 2011 at 9:47 pm
Serfass Family,
I am very sorry to read about the loss of your beloved mother. I have known Edith and her brothers and sisters because their father, Louis Pacchioli, was my godfather. I am sorry I could not attend Edith’s funeral as I was out of town. I express my deepest sympathy to you all.
John Ferri