Obituaries

Vivian F. Gualberti, 90, of Avona Heights, died Thursday, June 16, 2016 in Easton Hospital.

Born January 10, 1926 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Donato and Adeline (Pacifico) DeCesare.

Vivian was a supervisor for the Pennsylvania State Employment Service of the Office of Unemployment Compensation for 38 years and retired in 1982.  She was president of the Northampton County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council for 32 years and president of the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, South East Region.  She graduated from Easton High School in 1943 and owned Viv’s Pastry Shop, Wilson Borough.

She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilson Borough where she sang in the choir and was a soloist at St. Michaels Church, Easton, Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth and Temple Covenant of Peace, Easton.  She was a volunteer for ProJeCt of Easton in the Adult Literacy program and was a member of PARSE.

Surviving are her son, Frank D. Gualberti of Avona Heights and a brother, Lawrence DeCesare.  Her companion, Julius Gaal, her brother, Nicholas DeCesare and her sisters, Carmella Mammana and Jane Bossert died earlier.

Services will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, June 20, 2016 in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.  A visitation will be held from 9:00 am until service time in the church.  Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2115 Washington Blvd., Easton, PA 18042.

Elmer J. “Sonny” Hay, Jr., 82, of Phillipsburg, died Sunday, June 12, 2016 in New Eastwood Healthcare Center.

Born March 26, 1934 in Easton, he was a son of the late Elmer J. Hay, Sr., and Charlotte M. (Kraus) Hay.

He worked at Sheridan Printing, Transogram Toy Factory and Follett Corporation.  He was a graduate of Easton High School where he lettered in basketball for four years.  He served in the Army and was a member of the Easton Senior Circle.

Surviving are his son, Jeffrey J. Hay and his wife, Dori of Henryville, PA and three granddaughters.  His sister, Charlotte C. “Dolly” Hay died last year.

Private services will be held in Easton Heights Cemetery.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Kendall N. Keller, 59, of Bethlehem, formerly of Easton, died Tuesday, June 7, 2016 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill.

Born October 12, 1956 in Easton, he was a son of Anne I. (Rice) Keller of Easton and the late Richard Keller.

Kendall worked for Hoopes Construction for many years.  He graduated from Easton Area High School in 1975 and was a member of the Concordia Maennerchor Pool League.  He was also an avid fisherman and chess player.

Surviving with his mother, Anne, are a daughter, Kristy L. Keller-Rowe and her husband, Rich Rowe of Easton; three sisters, Anne M. Wert and her husband, Robert of Bangor, Joan K. McPeek and her husband, Ron of Easton, and Kerry L. Keller and her significant other, Joe Rentko of Bethlehem; and a brother, Glenn C. Keller of Easton.  His brother, Richard A. Keller died in the Vietnam War.

A memorial service will be held at 7:30 pm on Monday, June 13, 2016 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.  A visitation will be held from 6:00 pm until service time on Monday in the funeral home.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Jean E. McClay, 89, of Palmer Township, died Saturday, June 4, 2016 in Easton Hospital.

Born August 27, 1926 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Malcolm M. McClay, Jr. and Celia S. (Grablunis) McClay.

Jean was an English teacher in the Easton Area School District for 41 years and was a founding member of the Chansonnette Theatre, Easton.  She was a graduate of Easton High School and Otterbein University and attended Lehigh University.

Jean was a member of the former Olivet Presbyterian Church, Easton and a volunteer for the Visiting Nurse Association of Easton.  She also served as Judge of Elections in Palmer Township.

Surviving are a nephew, Malcolm McClay, IV, and two nieces, Meaghan McClay and Jeannie Seetch.  Her brothers, Malcolm M. McClay, III and Roderick J. McClay died earlier.

Services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 11, 2016 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.  A visitation will be held from 7 – 8:30 pm on Friday in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, Pa 18042.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com