Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania
1931 - 2016 (Age 85)
Grace T. Starner, 85, formerly of Pen Argyl, passed away, Friday, July 29, 2016, at Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late John Starner, Jr., who passed away, February 1, 2007. Born in Bangor, July 2, 1931, she was the daughter of the late John and Jennie (Carrer) Massi. Prior to retiring, she was a sewing machine operator for various garment mills in the Slate Belt Area. Grace was a 1949 graduate of Pen Argyl High School, where she was a majorette in the band. She was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Pen Argyl and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Lehigh and New England Railroad. Grace enjoyed sewing, cooking, baking and praying for people. Her home was always open for good food and conversation. She is survived by her daughter Christine J. Bugg and her husband Keith of Norristown, granddaughters, Adrienne Cavanaugh and her husband Cliff, and Taylor Baciocco and her husband Tom, great granddaughters, Madelyn and Abigail Cavanaugh, a sister, Andea' Maustakas and her husband John of Easton and a brother, Alfred Massi and his wife Eleanor of Bethlehem. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, Saturday, August 6, 2016, at 11 AM at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, 300 W. Babbitt Avenue, Pen Argyl. There will be a visitation beginning at 10 AM until 10:45 AM, Saturday at the church. Interment will be in St. Elizabeth's Cemetery, Pen Argyl. The Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC, www.ruggierofuneralhome.com, Pen Argyl is in charge of arrangements.
Chris, so sorry for the loss of your Mom; she was a cool person. I will forever remember her and John dancing in the living room for us - and they could dance!! I am sure they are together "cutting the rug" and watching over you. You are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Dina Manoway
August 06, 2016 | Nazareth, PA
Chris, Sorry for your loss of your Mother. Grace always had a smile and was a soft, sweet lady. She will be missed by all! Sincerely, Punkin Lopresti Marsh
August 05, 2016
So sorry to hear about Aunt Gracie passing. We know she is with Uncle Johnnie and at peace. Our sympathy to Patty and family.
Denise and Bill Kittle
August 04, 2016 | Nazareth, PA
Chris and family, I recall years ago both your parents were treated me like family.. And your mom after my mom passed fed me a few times.. Always was welcomed with open arms.. My sympathy and prayers to all of you. God Bless.
ROSEMARY D Greco
August 01, 2016 | Roseto, PA
To the family, please accept our heartfelt sympathy. I hunted with your Dad for many many years at the Colver cabin and then at our cabin in Bushkill. Your mom was always the lady when we used to visit. I last saw her at Chandler in Wind Gap. She is now in a better place with John and with healthy hands
Bob & Alice Serfass
August 01, 2016 | Wake Forest, NC
To Grace's Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Grace's passing. She was such a wonderful lady. I remember visiting her with my Mother (Eleanor Braido) or bringing one or all of my Aunts to her house. Remember all the happy times spent with her and she is now at peace with Johnnie! You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
LeRoy and Karen (Knapp) Mengel
July 30, 2016 | Dover, DE
