Marianne D. Hayes, 82, of Emmaus, died peacefully on September 18, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital surrounded by her family.  She was the widow of John S. "Jack" Hayes, who died January 31, 2017.  Born in Williamsport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Isidore and Anna (Gaglione) DiSalvo.  She grew up in Williamsport and attended Chestnut Hill College.  Marianne was an active member of the Church of St. Ann in Emmaus.

Marianne was an exceptional wife, mother, grandmother and friend, and nothing gave her more joy than spending time with those she loved.  She was an active volunteer at St. Ann Church and School for over 50 years. A constant presence in the School, she helped anywhere needed.  Marianne especially loved her time as a volunteer assistant in 1st and 2nd grades, keeping a watchful eye over the children.  These children would grow to adulthood yet continue to remember her and ask for her.  She volunteered in many other Church and School activities including the St. Ann Women's Alliance, the School Board, Fall Fest, Telephone Ministry, and was co-author of the St. Ann Cookbook.  She was also active in the community, working as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and the Ecumenical Food Bank.

Whenever help was needed, she was there.

Her skills in the kitchen were legendary; Grandma's Chicken Soup was both delicious and known to cure all ailments, her meatballs and sauce were incredible, and her Holiday dinners and perfect prime rib were not to be missed.  And somehow, she always made time to make sure grandchildren had whatever they wanted for dinner.  If that meant Kraft Mac/Cheese next to the prime rib on Christmas day, so be it!  They were all truly the apple of her eye.

Survivors: She is survived by her children, daughters, Kathleen (William) Taylor, Teresa (Richard) O'Flynn, Anne (Louis) DeVoto, and son, John Hayes. Her grandchildren; Maureen (Matthew) Vitris, Meghan Taylor, Allison Hayes, Thomas DeVoto, Emily DeVoto, Richard O'Flynn and Caroline DeVoto.  She was predeceased by a brother, Eugene I. "Skip" DiSalvo. â

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 11:00 AM at St. Ann's Catholic Church, 415 S. Sixth Street, Emmaus.  Viewing Friday 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., 250 Main Street, Emmaus and Saturday 9:45 to 10:45 AM in the church.  Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Ann Catholic Church and School, 415 S. Sixth Street, Emmaus, PA 18049 or to the Emmaus Ambulance Corps, 100 N. Sixth Street, Emmaus, PA 18049.