Obituaries

On June 19, 2016 the lovely and spirit-filled Genevieve Marie (Allen) DeRaimondo of Easton, PA passed away at her daughter’s home in Bethlehem  and was welcomed into eternity by her loving Heavenly Father.  Genevieve was born on June 14, 1932 in New York, New York to the Reverend Raymond and Genevieve (Bradshaw) Allen.  She was married for 46 years to Angelo DeRaimondo before his passing in 1997.

Genevieve was a homemaker and a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister in Christ. Throughout her 84 years, Genevieve was a singer and songwriter, ministering to countless people through her gifts of music and teaching, especially to the Easton community and, notably, as a Sunday School teacher and as a KYM Club teacher at Chestnut Hill Chapel.  Most recently, she worshipped at Calvary Chapel in Allentown.  The grace and peace which Genevieve so lovingly exuded will be deeply missed; we will forever hold her in our hearts and the beauty of her spirit and her songs will sing within us until we are united again.  Genevieve was predeceased by a brother (Joseph), her parents, her husband and 2 grandsons.

Survivors: Daughters: Genevieve Bogusky (Donald) of Mohrsville, PA; Mary Christian (Harold) of Bethlehem, PA;  Sister: Virginia Frey of Yucipa, CA; Brothers: Raymond Allen Jr. of California and Samuel Allen of Easton, PA;  Grandchildren: Dondi Bogusky of  San Jose, CA; Joseph Bogusky of San Jose, CA; Nikki Corey (Thomas) of Center Valley, PA; Kristy Christian Petrow (Michael) of Bethlehem, PA; Staff Sergeant Michael Christian (Jacqueline) of Columbia, SC; 12 great-grandchildren; and 22 nieces and nephews including those especially close to their Aunt Gen: John Viggiano Jr., Frances Viggiano Snedeker, Ginger Viggiano Teel, and Hilda Frey Smith all of California.

Services are noon Thursday, (June 23) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA with visitation from 11 AM to noon. Interment is in Hays Cemetery.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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.