Photo courtesy of Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc - Village of Johnson
"Village of Johnsonville" Bangor, Pennsylvania
Jul 10, 1950 – Jun 13, 2024
Jan M. Gebert, 73, of Easton, PA passed away Thursday, June 13th, at her residence.
Jan was born in Easton, PA on July 10, 1950, a daughter of the late Leroy G. and Betty Mae (Flick) Ziegenfuss.
She was the wife of Bob Gebert. They would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this coming August.
Jan was a 1968 graduate of Phillipsburg High School, a 1972 graduate of Montclair State University, and received her Master's Degree from Lehigh University. She was employed as a Middle and High School Math Teacher, starting at Warren Hills in 1972. She also taught at Bangor Junior High School and Pius X High School. She retired from teaching as an adjunct professor of education at East Stroudsburg University in 2023.
Jan enjoyed gardening, basket weaving, cooking, hiking, and skiing, and was a wonderful seamstress.
In addition to her husband, Bob, Jan is survived by two sons, Chris Gebert and Dave Gebert, a sister, Karen Berger, a brother, Jim Ziegenfuss, and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Company, 64 Sullivan Trail A, Wind Gap, PA 18091 on Saturday, June 22nd at 1:00 PM
Arrangements have been entrusted to Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., "Village of Johnsonville", Bangor, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society, ASPCA, Audubon Society, or any of the many other charities you may know Jan supported.
Please visit Jan's Memorial webpage at https://everloved.com/life-of/jan-gebert/ for service details, to share memories, or to make charitable donations.
Read MoreSo very sorry to hear of Jan's passing. I volunteered with her for the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, wrapping gifts at Christmas at the Palmer Park Mall. She was a lovely person. Deepest sympathy to her family for their loss.
Janet Brookfield
July 22, 2024 | Friend
Jan and I were volunteers at Symphony Hall. She was a lovely person, never complaints.
Ruth Skinner and Marie McVeigh
June 26, 2024 | Other
I also volunteer at Miller Symphony Hall. Spoke with Jan on occasion. What a nice, sweet lady. She will be missed. Condolences to the family.
Terry Weida
June 26, 2024 | Other
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jan. I recently got to know her through volunteering at the Symphony. She was always professional and took pride in helping others. She spoke proudly of her sons and shared skiing trips. I´ll miss our conversations. Rest in peace Jan.
Anne Lukas
June 26, 2024 | Friend
I am totally shocked at the passing of Jan. We volunteered together at Miller symphony Hall and became friends. She would always talk of her love of dogs and traveling cross country to see her son. She will be so missed.
Ann Fried
June 26, 2024 | Friend
Jan's family has my deepest sympathy. Volunteering with her at Miller Symphony Hall was always a pleasure. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Cheryl Cherry
June 26, 2024 | Other
Jan and I were close friends in our twenties. She was smart, beautiful, sincere, and adventurous. I loved our weekly yoga time together! She was a dedicated teacher and a wonderful friend who has remained close to my heart. My deep condolences to her family.
Malory Fischer
June 25, 2024 | Friend
So sad.. So very sorry. A great educator and a good person gone to soon. God speed and God Bless.. Mrs. Gebert and family Karen L. Carmen
Karen L. Carmen
June 23, 2024 | School
My husband and I were devastated and deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend, Jan. My friendship with Jan began as colleagues teaching at Warren Hills and blossoming into our retirement. Jan was truly a beautiful soul. She was an independent, adventurous, compassionate, and supportive friend. Loved by so many. She will be deeply missed. She was a blessing in my life and I´ll cherish my memories of her. Our heartfelt sympathy and love to Jan´s family. `Til we meet again, my...
Linda Trigiani
June 22, 2024 | Friend
