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Janet Sander Obituary

Janet W. Sander, 98, of Allentown, passed away on Wednesday May 13, 2020. Janet was the wife of the late Guifford H. Sander Sr. who passed in March of 2007. Born in Allentown she was a daughter of the late David H. and Jennie (Allebach) Williams. Janet was a member of Zions Reformed United Chirch of Christ in Allentown. Janet was a Naturalization Deputy for 35 years for the County of Lehigh prior to retiring in 1983. She was a member of the following: Liberty Bell Shrine Museum, Daughters of Penelope, a Life Member of the Woman's Club, the Garden Club, Allentown Band Association, Quota Club International, Allentown Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, Cotillion Club, Symphony Women's Group, Allentown Art Museum, Community Music School, and many other Civic & Arts Organizations. Surviving is her son Gif H. Jr. of Mechanicsburg, and daughter Ann L. wife of Jack Seyfried of Allentown. Janet's grandchildren are; Jennifer wife of Nick Bobetsky and daughter Greta, Amanda wife of Thomas Sadoski and daughter Nina Jo, Matthew and wife Jessica, and Alexander. She was preceded in death by her brother David, and sister Leah Roberts. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Janet's memory to the Allentown Art Museum, the Allentown Band Association, or the Liberty Bell Shrine Museum c/o the O'Donnell Funeral Home, 908 Hanover Ave. Allentown, Pa. 18109.

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Published by Morning Call from May 14 to May 16, 2020.

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Priscilla Andrews

December 11, 2021

I speak for my Mom, Virginia Andrews, and my father, the Reverend Ernest F. Andrews that the Sanders family was a most notable friend and ally during my father's tenure at Zion Church.
My Mom always enjoyed participating in events with Janet sharing the helm.
She was a long-standing Christian steward who most certainly earned her place in heaven. She was a most beautiful lady.

Chahine Marvi

August 21, 2020

Dear Ann and family.
So sorry to hear about passing of your beloved mother. Over the Years we had Known your parents not only as my Parents neighbors but as a friends and
Her Immense Help at immigration and naturalization office for immigration of my
family. Your mothers help will never be forgotten. I just saw this and wanted to convey our sympathy to you and your family on you loss. With regards
Chahine Marvi

Robert Faustner

August 10, 2020

Dear Gif Jr., Ann and Families

Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your mother.I (Bob) worked at General Acceptance Corporation where I met Gif Sander. I also worked with him, out of his house, doing concrete work. I met Janet at that time. She was wonderful. Gif was a character with his dry humor. I had an idea to play a trick on Janet. I called the house on Thanksgiving each year. Janet would answer. All I said was: HELLO, this is Tom Turkey. Happy Thanksgiving. Goble Goble. Then I hung up till next Thanksgiving. After about 25 years of doing this annually, I finally confessed to both of them that it was me. I continued this phone call for many more years and got to talk with her a least once a year. I will always remember Gif and Janet especially on Thanksgiving.
Bob and Joan Faustner, Catasauqua, Pa.

Sharon Holden

May 16, 2020

We enjoyed Janet's company for many summers at Penn Crest swimming pool. She was a wonderful woman and we will miss her. We send our condolences to the family.

Jacqueline Smith

May 15, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Miss Janet was a wonderful person. I will miss her terribly.

Linda

May 13, 2020

Sympathy to the Family. I Loved Janet she was a wonderful feisty woman with a love for life and adventure. I will miss her greatly!

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