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Janie Lamberton Obituary
Born in Peckville, daughter of Lillian Caparelli Cherry of Jessup and the late Francis Cherry, she was a graduate of Jessup High School and received a paralegal degree from Penn State University. She also attended Keystone College. She was employed for the past 10 years as senior prelitigation paralegal for Munley Law and recently was promoted to the position of Paralegal manager overseeing the workflow for all paralegals at the firm. She was the guiding force behind the firms ATLAS Law Firm Marketing and Management Conferences, which attracted attorneys from all over the United States. It was Janie that selected the location, hotel and menu for the conference. She resided at the Hideout for more than 30 years and was a former member of St. Mary's Assumption Church, Jessup, now known as Queen of Angels Parish.
Her first love was rescuing pups and dogs from animal shelters. She loved all animals especially her dogs, Jolie, Libby, Jessie, Lukie and Jakey. In her own words, "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog that comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are."
Also surviving are a brother, Robert Cherry, Jessup; a niece, Lauren Cherry; stepchildren, Amy Derrick and husband, Andrew, Hamlin; and Lindsey Steadman and husband, David, Virginia; grandchildren, Aidan and Avery; and an aunt, Frieda Pacini, Bridgeport, Conn.
A blessing service will be held Saturday at 4 p.m. from the Louis M. Margotta Funeral Home, 511 Church St., Jessup. Interment will be held at a later date.
Friends may call Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. For online condolences, go to www.margottafuneralhomes,com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Maple Hill Farm Toy Breed Rescue, Attn: Dawn Porter, 17582 Mishey Road, Butler, OH 44822.
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Memories and Condolences
for Janie Lamberton
Jean coyne
January 17, 2025
Still missing Janie. Her joy of life, love of family, compassion for others, devotion to animals and true friendship remain.
January 27, 2014
Live, Laugh, BARK..........love you; your "Jefferman" Jefferson Davis Butash
January 27, 2014
Live, Laugh, BARK............love your "Jefferman" Jefferson Davis Butash
O'Shea
January 26, 2014
Tom, so sorry to hear of your loss. Janie will be missed. Love Terry & Denno
Debra Tomaino
January 26, 2014
Bobby, Lauren and family, I am so sorry for your unexpected loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bela & Sweetpea Miner-Reese
January 24, 2014
To our Auntie Janie... we loved you and all you did for the animals. Our mom will miss you very much.
JOLIE, LIBBY, JESSE. LUKIE,
January 24, 2014
LIVE LAUGH LOVE IN HEAVEN
Sharon Cherry Yakacki
January 24, 2014
Words cannot express the sadness we feel for you,Tom; Bobby,Lauren, & most of all, Aunt Lil. It was an enormous shock to hear Janie passed away so suddenly when my cousin, Donnie in Carbondale, phoned. My memories of all of us visiting in Jessup will be in my heart forever.
Love & prayers,
Sharon & Bob & family
January 24, 2014
Deepest condolences to Tom and the Lamberton/Cherry families. I came to know Janie through our work and we always had a mutual respect and friendship for each other. Janie will be sadly missed and always remembered.
Paul Gaffney, Erie Insurance
Darrell Palmer
January 23, 2014
Darrell Palmer
January 23, 2014
My condolence to Tom and Bobby all my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. God Bless Janie rest in peace.
Jean (regina) Coyne
January 23, 2014
Janie was one of the finest people I know. Loving, giving, intelligent and fun. She touched all of our hearts. The world is a better place for having her here, all too briefly. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Lisa Urso-Cherry
January 23, 2014
Tom, I'm so sorry to hear this has happened. Janie was taken away from us too soon. Janie was full of life and laughter, so generous, caring and down-to-earth. She was beautiful on the inside and out.
I will always be grateful because I know she loved Lauren as her own. Many hearts are shattered and she will be missed by so many.
We will hold the memories of Janie close to our hearts and she will never be forgotten.
Lori Smotryski
January 23, 2014
Words cannot express how saddened we are by Janie's passing. She was a wonderful friend and will be greatly missed. One of the few people I've met who loves their animals as much as my family does. My pup Carson will miss his Aunt Janie.
Ann Marie Tini
January 23, 2014
So very sorry for your loss, Janie was a childhood friend who was very dear to me.
Donna Hunter
January 23, 2014
Tom. So very very sorry for your loss. I became friends with Janie at MDWCG and shared many happy times. The golf party wherein myself and my late husband Bruce and you two made quite a team and many laughs. She is greatly missed and I pray for you to have strength.
Jaime Linney
January 23, 2014
Janie frequented the restaurant I work at, and we had grown quite close in the two years I knew her. This shocks and saddens me to know I won't see her and her shining smile walk through the door again. Janie, you will be so missed. Keep an eye on us, and rest in peace.
Sharon Schirg
January 23, 2014
Janie was one of the kindest souls I know. She helped so many. I'll miss you my Friend. May there be Peace.
Debbie Kell
January 23, 2014
My sincerest condolences to Janie's family and loved ones. She was a wonderful caring person who put her heart and soul into caring for her family and friends. She was one of best paralegals I have ever met. Janie excelled in everything she did and had a wealth of knowledge. She is irreplaceable and is missed terribly. She will never be forgotten. May she rest in peace.
Bobby Cherry
January 23, 2014
I really don't know where to begin. Janie was the sister that any brother can only wish for. Her love for family and animals was more than you can imagine. I do realize now why Janie was taken from us so soon. I believe God needed Janie in heaven to take care of all the animals. I can't thank Janie and Tom enough for always being there for me and my daughter Lauren. There love for Lauren I can't begin to explain in words. My prayers are with you always. I love and miss you so much, Bobby.
Pat Zenzal Semon
January 23, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Janie and I were good friends in High School and have many good memories of our times together. She was a great person and will be missed by everyone.
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