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Jane Bortmas Obituary
Jane was born Jan. 11, 1922, in West Sunbury. She was the daughter of the late Ross R. Fleming and the late Esther Wilson Fleming.
Jane retired from the Moniteau School District, where she taught first grade at Dassa McKinney Elementary School. She was the oldest and last surviving member of the Class of 1944 of the Slippery Rock State Teachers College, now Slippery Rock University. She was a member of West Sunbury Presbyterian Church.
Jane is survived by two daughters, Sally Grossman of Slippery Rock and Karen (Don) Snow of West Sunbury; one son, Mark Boosel of West Sunbury; seven grandsons, Brian (Phyllis), Eric and Troy (Jenny) Grossman, Don, Chad and Ryan Snow and Robbie Boosel; four great-grandchildren, Easton Snow and Cade, Avery and Brynn Grossman; five stepsons, Robert "Ike" (Millie) Bortmas, Willis "Ace" (Doris) Bortmas, William Bortmas, Donald (Sarah) Bortmas and Ronald Bortmas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jane was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert M. Boosel, who died Oct. 2, 1957; her second husband, Willis R. Bortmas, who died May 21, 1989; and her son, Roger Boosel, who died Oct. 19, 1968.
Being the last member of the Ross Fleming family, Jane also was preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers.
BORTMAS - Services and burial for Jane Boosel Bortmas, who died Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, will be conducted privately at the West Sunbury Union Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to St. John's Methodist Church, 224 Hallston Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057.
The William F. Young Funeral Home in West Sunbury assisted with the arrangements.
If desired, online condolences may be submitted at www.williamfyoungfh.com.
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Lois Thompson
October 25, 2016
Sally, Karen and Mark,
You and your families are in my prayers. I can't imagine how our mothers could have been closer friends throughout their lives.
Your mom was a truly special lady who touched so many lives.
Mark Lauer
October 14, 2016
Karen, Sally, Mark and Family. Our condolences. Grannie was a sweet lady and will be sorely missed by all.
Mark & Karen
October 14, 2016
You have my deepest condolences. Pam Carothers.
October 14, 2016
Mark & Family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. She was such a kind and sweet lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tom & Joyce Fuhs
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Sue Jamison (Eshenbaugh)
October 13, 2016
A sweet soul, always pleasant, dear neighbor. Heartfelt sympathy Sally, Karen, Mark & families.
October 13, 2016
Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. We hope that the scripture in Romans 15 verse 13 will be comforting to you. May the peace of God continue to be with you as He provides Solace. Time of grief. Sincerely Bob and Jeannie from Orlando Florida
Bob & Vera Niggel
October 12, 2016
Our sincere sympathies to Jane's family in her passing. She will be sorely missed, but remembered for her kindness and gentleness.
Esther Cole
October 11, 2016
Jane was a wonderful neighbor to me I will always remember her,she was one beautiful lady.
Betty Daniels
October 11, 2016
Ace, the Class of 1961 extends its sympathy for the loss of your step-mother.
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