Val Genetti, born Valeria Elaine Yackshaw on April 28, 1937 in Hazleton, passed away peacefully due to complications related to COVID-19 Tuesday in Wilkes-Barre, where she lived for 50 years.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Gus Genetti, Jr.,; children, Valeria Bozek, Gus III, Patricia, Cathy (Charles Sansone), Maria and Jacqueline Sullivan (Michael). She was the sister of Mary Jean Greco and the late John (Jack) Yackshaw. She was the cherished grandmother of eight, great-grandmother of two, and sister-in-law, aunt and friend of many.
A lifelong resident of Northeastern Pennsylvania, she was supportive and involved in many ways within the community. Whether she was attending an event or sharing in philanthropic endeavors, she was a partner with her husband Gus in every (ad)venture.