Elysburg – Louis V. Grayson, 82, of 716 W. Center St., passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at his residence.

He was born in Mount Carmel on November 8, 1938, the son of the late Louis V. and Clara (Mihalik) Grubawicz.

Lou was a 1956 graduate of Mount Carmel High School. After graduation he attended a meat cutting trade school in Ohio and later worked as the owner and operator of Ye Olde Butcher Shoppe.

On April 18, 1959 in St. Ignatius Church, Centralia he married Margaret Mary Gaughan, who preceded him in death on February 26, 1999. On June 23, 2001 in Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Church, Elysburg, he married Dianne Callahan, who survives.

Lou was a member of Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Church, a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus, and a life member of the Clover Hose Fire Co., Mt. Carmel. He was an avid sports fan. He loved his Eagles and Phillies, watching wrestling at the high school and collegiate levels, and proudly cheering on his grandchildren at their events. He also enjoyed the game of golf.

Lou is survived by his wife, Dianne Grayson of Elysburg; two sons, Rick Grayson and wife, Beth of Sinking Spring, and Chris Grayson and wife, Jen of Mt. Carmel; a daughter, LeeAnn Singley and husband, Ray of Duncannon; two step-daughters, Mary Jo Maff and husband, Dave of Bethlehem and Alison O'Brien and husband, Paul of MA; a step-son, Bill Callahan and wife, Maria of Elysburg; two grandsons, Jack Grayson and Michael Singley; two granddaughters, Megan Grayson and Rachel Singley; a step-grandson, Nicholas Maff; seven step-granddaughters, Lauren Maff, Taylor O'Brien, Kailey O'Brien, Riley O'Brien, Emily Callahan, Grace Callahan, and Faith Callahan; a sister, Barbara "Jo" Folsom of IL; three sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Gaughan, Phyllis Bogetti, and Dolores Wolfe and husband, Bob; as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to his first wife and parents, Lou was preceded in death by several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Louis V. Grayson, 82, of 716 W. Center St., Elysburg – A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 15, 2021 in the C. J. Lucas Funeral Home Inc., 27 N. Vine St., Mt. Carmel, PA with Reverend Joseph Scanlin officiating. Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery, Elysburg. Visitation will be held in the Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. To send condolences to the family please visit www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com