Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
On Wednesday, July 24, 2019, Beloved wife of Mayer Foner; beloved mother of Joseph Mendel Foner and Carl (Rachel Teacher) Foner; sister of Rochelle Braunstein Abrams: sister- in- law of Martin Frank Foner; aunt of Eve and Fern Abrams, Eli, Max, and Sam Foner. Graveside internment and service was...
Read MoreTwo or three times the past three decades I called Janet a national treasure. That's a little inaccurate. She was an international treasure.
If history is written well in 2030, Janet will be prominent in it. At this moment society has little awareness of the size and importance of her impact. But those of us who met her know, and her work will live on.
Jim Shackelford
Bloomington, IN
(resident of Allentown, PA for 22 years)
October 15, 2019
A stalwart friend since 1985 and an inspiring leader. My condolences to Mayer, Joe and Carl.
Bill Horne
August 12, 2019 | Wells, BC
Dear Mayer and family,
Was truly sorry to hear of Janet's passing.
She had a generous spirit and a wonderful laugh.
She helped many people to find their own paths,
It was many years ago when I worked with her in Harrisburg, and I learned much from her.
My sincerest condolences to all of you. She will be missed.
Wendy Wood
August 12, 2019 | Lancaster, PA
Janet is to me
a force of nature,
like the sun rising,
the seasons turning,
the winds blowing,
or gravity-
I'm not sure I ever
really expected
her
not to be here
stemming the tide
of nearly universal confusion
about the true nature
of human minds
in all our diverse
brilliant
scattered
pieces
envisioning
and manifesting
a cohesive geometry
(puzzling* sometimes,
just for fun!)
with a guiding thread
stitching...
Betsy Ames
July 28, 2019 | Northampton, MA
I will remember Janet as a courageous fighter, someone who was eager and willing to take on the biggest challenges, and who insisted on thoughtful treatment for herself and everyone around her. I join her family, friends, and colleagues in mourning her passing. She will be missed and the brilliant thinking and the example of her leadership will live on forever.
Mike Markovits
July 28, 2019 | Stamford, CT
I have known and loved Janet for almost 40 years. Her brilliance, love, and courage have changed hundreds of lives around the world and her legacy will continue. We all, together with Mayer, Joe and Carl, mourn her loss.
Marci Stern
July 27, 2019 | Wilmington, DE
Janets passing is a huge loss to the world. I and innumerable others will forever benefit from her leadership, her mentoring, her wisdom, her loving persistence in reaching for what is right. Janet, we will miss you!
Marsha Saxton
July 26, 2019 | Berkeley, CA
Janet's passing is a huge loss to the world. I and innumerable others will forever benefit from her leadership, her mentoring, her wisdom, her loving persistence in reaching for what is right. Janet, we will miss you!
Marsha Saxton
July 26, 2019 | Berkeley, CA
I am very sorry for your loss. Janet was a mentor of mine. I am so grateful for her compassion and her ability to listen so deeply to people. Thank you for sharing her. Mary in Portland OR.
July 26, 2019