Elaine J. (Thompson) Zampella, 83, of Douglassville, Union Twp., PA passed away on October 24, 2024, in the comfort of her home. Born in Pottsville, PA she was the daughter of the late John and Doris (Dunheimer) Thompson. She was the wife of Anthony M. Zampella.
Elaine was employed as an Asst. Cook for Pottstown Jr. High School for many years. In her free time, she enjoyed cooking, baking, cake decorating, shopping, and ceramics. She loved wintering in Florida and being with her family and friends. Elaine was a member of Immaculate Conception BVM RC Church.
Her love of cooking led her to making delicious meals at the Maria Assunta Lodge and the Holy Trinity Catholic Club. Elaine’s spaghetti and meatball dinners were well known among her family and friends.
Surviving Elaine, along with her husband, Anthony, are 3 sons: Anthony L. LaScala, Jr., husband of Donna, Nicholas R. LaScala, husband of Christina, and Vincent J. LaScala; 1 daughter: Lisa L. Kuneck, wife of Craig; 2 brothers: John Thompson, Jr. and Robert Thompson; sister: Bonnie Ottaviano; 4 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her daughter: Catherine A. LaScala.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 11:00AM at Immaculate Conception BVM RCC, 905 Chestnut St. Douglassville, PA 19518. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends at the luncheon following the burial.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Grand Central Station P.O. Box 4777 New York, NY 10163 or online at donations@michaeljfox.org.
Dengler Funeral Home, Inc. Birdsboro, PA is in charge of arrangements.