Obituary: Genevieve A. Pearson, 82, of Lower Saucon Township

Genevieve A. "Jenny" Pearson, 82, of Lower Saucon Township died Monday, Dec. 19, 2011 at Old Orchard Health Care Center, Bethlehem Township. She was the wife of the late Kenneth P. Pearson. She was born in Fountain Hill on June 4, 1929 to the late John Sazynski and Stella (Siek). Jenny worked private duty as a domestic engineer for many years and also was a hairdresser. She worked at her parents' store--known as Sazynski Grocery Store in Hellertown--in earlier years. She was a member of the former Stanislaus Catholic Church, Bethlehem, where she sang in its choir, and the  Ladies Auxiliary. She and her husband went on several MORA Club trips. Jenny lived for her grandchildren and her flower garden, which was awarded many ribbons from the Plainfield and Allentown fairs. Jenny won the senior class hay bale throwing contest at the Allentown Fair.

SURVIVORS

Loving children: Daniel K. Pearson of Lower Saucon Township, Renee A. wife of Gary P. Zimmerman of Kempton, Denise A. wife of Dennis C. Dengler of Fogelsville; brother: Marvin of Allentown; six grandchildren: Erica, Michael, Derek, Darren, Dayna and Danielle. She is predeceased by sisters: Helen Czopoth and Dorothy Gretzinger.

SERVICE

Family and friends are invited to call from 10 to 11am, Friday, Dec. 23, 2011 at the , 326 Main Street, Hellertown, followed by the service at 11am with the Rev. Raymond H. Hand officiating. The interment will conclude services at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.

CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one's choosing.

--Obituary courtesy of Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc.