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1917
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2013
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Jane Shoemaker Obituary
She was born in Wilkes Barre on Mar. 6, 1917, daughter of the late David and Sara Watson Morgan.
Jane was a graduate of St. Ann's Academy in Wilkes Barre, and attended Misericordia College. She worked at Tyler Memorial Hospital as Head of Credit and Admissions from 1967 until her retirement in 1983. Afterwards she continued to work at TreeHab in Tunkhannock for several more years until she retired. She was also a founding member of the Tewksbury committee, a supporter of the Olympics which also commemorated the late Dr. Tewksbury who was an Olympic medal winner. Jane was also active at St. Peters Church and served on the Vestry. She had a passion for art and was prolific painter and had exhibits of her work in Laceyville and in Tunkhannock.
Jane was the wife of the late John A. Shoemaker also of Wilkes-Barre. After World War II she moved with her family to Ardmore, Pa and later to Wynnewood, before returning to Lake Carey in 1967.
She was preceded in death by her son John A. Shoemaker, Jr.
She is survived by her children, Sara S. Abbruzzi (Joseph) of Gulph Mills, Lindsey Place of Tunkhannock, and David N. Shoemaker also of Gulph Mills; daughter-in-law, Candy Shoemaker of Chicago, Ill.; grandchildren, AJ, David, Sara, Christopher, Brooke, Jay, Maura and Jaime; four great grandchildren, Julianna, Alex, Katey and Lily.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Mar. 9, at St. Peter's Church in Tunkhannock with Rev. Lou Divis presiding.
The family will receive friends at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to St. Peters Church, 3832 SR 6 Tunkhannock, PA 18657, or to VITAS Community Connection, Hospice Program, Suite 2600, 255 E. 5th St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202.
Arrangements by The Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, Inc., 73 W. Tioga St. Tunkhannock. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.sheldonkukuchkafuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jane Shoemaker
March 22, 2013
...away alone alast aloved along the...oh Jane
Phil Simon
Paul Demeyer
March 10, 2013
Dear Jane,
We only met once or twice in person, mainly spoke on the phone. I always remember your great sense of humor, great heart and hospitality. David kept you alive in my mind telling me about your conversations about God, life and love, and your laughter together. Send us some flowers from heaven, we know that is your new home.
Love and condolences to all your family.
Eileen Vosburg
March 8, 2013
A very special woman indeed, prayers to Jane's family especially Maura, Jaime, Linda and Kim .
March 7, 2013
David and Lindsey, both Joyce and I have fond memories of Jane during the summers that we spent at Lake Carey. Our condolences on your loss.
Chuck and Joyce Krivenko
Sanibel FL
Marion. Gavern Barrasse
March 6, 2013
We will miss you, Lady Jane. Will always remember our wonderful conversations, high up on the porch, watching the children and the boats on the Lake, in the summer breeze! They will always be special times in my heart. You were so talented and such a Lady, and such a true woman of Faith. You were an example to your children and to all of us that knew and Loved you!
March 6, 2013
Sally, Lindsey, David,
I always enjoyed talking to your mother and am sorry I was not able to see her much in the last few years.
She was a Lake Carey fixture and will be missed.
Marcy Trembath Pitkin
March 6, 2013
Mrs Shoemaker thank you for the years of enjoyment your simple selfless act of allowing my brothers and I the privilege of crossing your property to access the ice to go fishing. Joe Mattie.
March 6, 2013
A verly lovely person. Glad to have known her. Becky and Mike Coyle
March 6, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. She was such a lovely person.
Becky and Mike Coyle
Mr. Brad
March 6, 2013
Jane Shoemaker , a fine, fine woman! I was her hairdresser for several years, I lewarned alot from jane, she always expelled CLASS and also a great painter, I appreciated her art and Love for Antiques, Jane was a beautiful person inside as well as out! My prayers to her family, I am truly sorry for your loss, I have thought of Jane many times. I also Remember her Mom quite well, My best to Janes family, I will remember her always!
Beverly Holton James
March 6, 2013
Jane Shoemaker.....a beautiful woman. Our world is a better place because of her. My deepest sympathy to her family. There is a new angel in Heaven tonight. God Bless.
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