Janet Crimens

CRIMENS, JANET, 93
Altoona, PA - Janet (Robinson) Crimens, 93, of Homewood Retirement Community, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, May 29, 2011, at ARHS Altoona Hospital. She was born April 23, 1918 in Altoona, PA, the daughter of the late James William Edgar and Georgia (Miller) Robinson. Janet was twice married, first to William Kenneth Bane who was killed in action in 1944 during WWII and then married John Timothy Crimens on December 29, 1946 in Altoona. Janet retired in 1981 as a teacher and librarian from Altoona High School with 22 years of service. She was a 1936 graduate of Altoona High School and graduated from Gettysburg College, then received her bachelor's degree from Penn State University and master's degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Janet enjoyed reading, swimming and needlework. She was a member of the Christian Women's Club and after retiring she traveled to a number of Elderhostel's. Janet is survived by a daughter, Georgia F. Van Druff of Woodbury; a son, Douglas C. Bane and wife Rachael of Trappe, MD; five grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Robinson Clarke and a brother, James W. E. Robinson, Jr. Friends will be received from 10a.m. to noon, Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home, Inc., 2309 Broad Avenue, Altoona. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at noon at the funeral home, officiated by Pastor Stewart W. McClelland. Interment will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Altoona. Friends may express condolences at www.smithfuneralcenter.com