Sara A. Cooley-Gramauskis, 94, formerly of Easton, PA and Frenchtown, NJ, died Thursday, April 30, 2020 at her home that she shared with her son, Ray “Skip” Scheetz and his husband, Michael Perry in Stroudsburg, PA.
Born September 7, 1925 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late William and Emma (Miller) Laubach. Her husbands, Ray C. Scheetz, Sr., who she co-owned Frenchtown Plumbing and Heating with, and Benjamin Cooley and Joseph Gramauskis died earlier.
Sara was a dance instructor and taught tap dancing to senior citizens into her 90’s. She also worked at Yale Materials Handling, Flemington, NJ.
Surviving with her son and son-in-law, Skip and Michael, are a daughter, Gail Schramel and her husband, Glenn, of Northampton, PA; a step-son, Harry Cooley; a brother, Earl Laubach; a sister, Lois Laubach; six grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Her son, Leslie William Scheetz, a brother, William Laubach and four sisters, Emily Laubach, Anna Malarchik, Virginia Taylor and Geraldine Berkman died earlier.
Services will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Doris moser
May 2, 2020 at 1:46 pm
Sara was a good friend of mine. We had a lot of great times together. I will miss her. She was very lucky to have wonderful children to take care of her in her older years. Skip, Michael ,gale and glen. We should all be so lucky. Sara rip. Doris
Jane Cheng
May 2, 2020 at 1:52 pm
Dear Gail,
Bill and I are deeply sad for the loss of you mom. She was a remark lady and left so many wonderful memories for you to cherish. We hope you and Glenn take good care of yourselves, stay safe and healthy during this very difficult time. Love,
Jane and Bill
KATHY CORRIGAN
May 2, 2020 at 2:56 pm
So sad about my sweet sweet Aunt Sara (TUTTY) passing ! All my life she brought smiles and laughter when ever she was around ! Once I took her to New York City in a limo , and I) entertained her with one joke after another ! She couldn’t catch her breath ! So many memories of my cousins and her , precious !!!!! She was very caring and loving .
I will miss her and never forget her !!! I know she is in the arms of the Lord, as she believed in Him .
Rest in Peace until we all meet again
Sympathy and
Love , to Gail , Skip & Michael ART & KATHY
Sandra Birchmeier
May 2, 2020 at 4:04 pm
Dear Gail and Glenn, May God give you peace knowing that your mom is now in God’s loving care, and may you also have peace knowing that you and your brother took loving care of her when she needed you most. God bless, comfort and strengthen all of you, as you grieve her passing during this unique time of pandemic, without the presence of extended family and friends.
Sending much love and prayers,
Sandy and Ted Birchmeier
Jeanette Arnone and Michele Auster
May 3, 2020 at 1:12 pm
Skip and Michael….So sorry for your loss. While we didn’t know Sara, we heard so many wonderful words about her….her beauty, talent and stamina. She was blessed to have you both caring for her unselfishly.
Teddy Beck
May 3, 2020 at 7:04 pm
Gail Sorry about your Mom passing on to a better life. For me it brings back memories of growing up in Frenchtown.
Yvette (Hubert) du Fosse’
May 8, 2020 at 7:46 pm
Dear Skip,
I just read your mom passed. My deepest sympathy.. To read she still was a dance instructor into her 90’s – wow/awesome! I remember taking ballet lessons from her (way back when). I was always fascinated how good she danced – it was her passion..She was blessed to live it out for many years. Hugs, Yvette
Yvonne Hockman Osmun
June 18, 2020 at 4:28 pm
Dear Skip & Gail,
So sorry about the loss of your mother. I had the pleasure of meeting your mom a few years ago. Turns out that your mom was my cousin and my grandmothers grandniece. My grandmother was Laura Miller Hockman and was a sister to Emma.