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JANET LAUER Obituary
JANET S.
Age 61, of Monroeville, PA passed away on March 4, 2018. A memorial service and meal will be held in her honor at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Cross Roads Presbyterian Church, 2310 Haymaker Road, Monroeville, PA 15146. There will not be any visitation and the burial service will be private. Jan is survived by her husband, Paul; their children, Aaron, Kate and William; and seven members of her "furry herd." Jan and Paul were married on June 26, 1982. Jan, a brilliant, passionate, and engaging individual, was a devoted wife, loving mother, and friend to all of God's creatures, large and small. She was driven by her work and dedicated her life to improving the Pittsburgh community. Jan acted as Operations Manager at the Westinghouse and the Northrop Grumman Science and Technology Centers, she was Senior Vice President to the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, Director of 3 Rivers Clean Energy, and the District Manager of the Allegheny Conservation District. Jan's special talent was inspiring the best in others, and in leading groups to fulfill visions that once seemed beyond their reach. Jan volunteered on a range of city and county boards, as well as community projects, though to her family, she was best known for making time to care for down-on-their-luck critters, in need of food and good homes. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Humane Animal Rescue, 6926 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208. Arrangements by BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., Oakmont. (412) 828-3535
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Bobby
June 15, 2021
Very swell woman!
Bobby
June 15, 2021
Very swell woman!
Sara Bach
March 9, 2021
God Bless all friends and family of Jan Lauer. It brings me joy to think of her beautiful smile, comfort when I remember her amazing personality, so very warm and caring. Miss Jan and think of her all the time. I am forever grateful I was able to know this incredible woman. Rest with the angels Jan, love you always.
March 5, 2019
As I might not have mentioned a year ago, one of the many things that made us friends was our mutual love of music and singing. Through Prof. Jim McGruer, who was the Daddy of the accelerators at Pitt (ask Bill), we got to express this with visits to the McGruer home in Murrysville. Jim made musical instruments, but could not play any. Steve Elliott and I would bring our instruments, as others would sometimes, and we would sing our heads off, accompanied by delicious Mexican food that Jim happily cooked, as well as Rolling Rock beer, of which Jim kept a full (yes, full) dedicated refrigerator at all times. Jim and Charlotte ("Charlie") provided us with a warm, irreverent, and loving atmosphere at all times. Love to all, Tom Congedo
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Jilda Apone
April 4, 2018
Jan was simply the best. A terrific boss, a compassionate friend, an enthusiastic participant in life's adventures, a merry spirit having fun. She brightened each day with her presence and enriched the lives of all who knew and loved her, and there were many. May she rest in peace.
Sara Bach
March 27, 2018
Deepest sympathies and prayers with your family. I had the blessing of working for Jan at the ACCD for almost 4 1/2 years. She was a incredibly smart, kind, compassionate, amazing lady. She was truly an inspiration, in every way, every single day. We all love and miss Jan very much. She will never be replaced. We will do our very best to carry on all of the incredible work that she spearheaded at the ACCD; she is our angel now. Godspeed. Love to you and your family. Sara
March 21, 2018
Jan was amazing, brilliant and magical. I am blessed to have had her on my life. Love and prayers to Paul, Kate, Bug and Will. ( and all the furry children). Sydnie Bryant
Joseph Condle
March 20, 2018
So Sorry to hear of Jan's passing. She was a wonderful lady and I have fond memories of working with her at Westinghouse R&D Center.
Debbie Stewart
March 12, 2018
To all of Janet's family, I am so sorry to hear of her passing. She was a bright spot in our graduating class, probably the smartest and a friend with whom I spent many afternoons.
My prayers to all who loved her.
Susan Wood
March 12, 2018
My sincere condolences to Jan's family.
Jan worked for me at the Westinghouse Science and Technology Center in Churchill in the 80's but I have rarely seen her since I left in1990. She was a delight to work and socialize with and a very capable person. Also, we share her love of cats. I am so sorry she is gone.
March 12, 2018
Sincere condolences to the Lauer family on Jan's passing.
I met Jan several years ago when she became the District Manager for Allegheny County Conservation District. I always enjoyed meeting with her. Our meetings always included a discussion about cats. Like her we are cat lovers and ended up with several strays.
She was a special person and I'm grateful that our paths crossed.
Neil Sahene
March 12, 2018
Paul,
Please accept my sympathy. Your family is in my prayers.
Most Sincerely,
Dan Clougherty '71
Tom Congedo
March 11, 2018
Carol and I send our heartfelt condolences to Jan's family on the loss of the jewel that was Jan.
I met her at Pitt in the 1970's, where she was an undergraduate operator of the Van De Graff accelerator, and we have had various contacts since then. She was decidedly a mixture of technical stuff and human stuff, and made life more beautiful for anyone who knew her.
May she be remembered for a blessing.
- Tom Congedo
Joyce Zezza
March 11, 2018
My deepest sympathies to Jan's family. I met Jan many years ago at a gym - we called her Zena Warrior. Her dedication to fitness along with her physical strength was an inspiration to me and all of our workout pals (or as we referred to ourselves gym rats). So sorry to hear of her passing.
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