Gertrude V. "Trudie" Grandinetti

Gertrude V. (Schlabach) Grandinetti, “Trudie”, 90, of Sinking Spring, PA passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Born in Easton on February 5, 1936 she was a daughter of the late Donald Schlabach and Blanche (Dickey) Schlabach. She graduated from Eaton High School, class of 1954. Trudie worked as a sales and office manager for radio station WEST, sales manager for Freeman Jewelers, and sales representative for Harvel Plastics.

Trudie enjoyed setting up and selling unique items at flea markets and taking nature rides with her husband Saul. Together they spent many days fishing at Echo Lake in Bangor. Trudie loved watching the news, sparing in political discussions, and quickly conquering challenging crossword puzzles. She was also an avid Eagles, Phillies, and Penn State football fan.

She is survived by her step sons, Saul Grandinetti III and his wife, Rebecca; Salvatore Grandinetti widower of Gena; step daughter, Sharon Pruzinsky and husband, Jim; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Trudie also leaves behind nephews, Robert Foose and his partner, Dee; Patrick Foose and his wife, Mendy; and many cherished great nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Trudie was predeceased by her husband, Saul Grandinetti, Jr.; sister, Elizabeth Shoemaker; niece, Judith Bakun; and nephew, Timothy Foose.

A calling hour will be held on Monday, November 2, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton (Palmer Twp.). followed by a funeral service. Interment will take place at St. Anthony Cemetery.

Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com. To plant a tree in Trudie’s memory, please visit morellofuneralhome.com.