Jane L. Gaffney

Jane L. Gaffney obituary, Allentown, PA

Jane L. Gaffney

Jane Gaffney Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home Inc. on Dec. 10, 2024.

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Jane L. Gaffney, 93, of Emmaus, formerly of Allentown, passed away on December 7, 2024 at home. She was the wife of the late Donald B. Gaffney. Jane worked at the former Hess's Department Store in Allentown for many years until retiring. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mable (Gerhardt) Zawilla. Jane was a member of the former St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Allentown. She was a graduate of Allentown High School.
Survivors: Daughter: Dawn M. wife of Jeff Smith of Emmaus, Sister: Nanette wife of Barry Heiser of Allentown, Grandchildren: William and his wife Jennifer, Ronald and his wife Kara and Taylor and his wife Casey and Elizabeth wife of Jeremy and Zachery and his wife Carol, Great-Grandchildren: Quincy, Anisa, Jaidon, Bennett, Carter, Caden, Xavier, Winston and Ivy and a Great Great-Granddaughter: Avianna. She was preceded in death by a Son: Daniel J. Gaffney.
Services are private, at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to: Shriners Children's Hospital PO Box 947765 Atlanta, GA 30394

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Jenn

December 10, 2024

Aunt Jane, I will never forget when you and Uncle Donald came over and brought donuts for Nan and Pop and always ensured that I had a sprinkled one in there. I hope you get to share all the sprinkled donuts up there. Give Uncle Donald a hug for me! May you rest in peace. Love you!

Heather

December 10, 2024

My dear Aunt Jane, you will be missed by many, but you are now reunited with Uncle Donald. My you rest in internal peace. Love you <3

Connie deifer

December 10, 2024

Our deepest sympathy to the family thoughts and prayers my she rest in peace she will be deeply missed from Margaret defer and family

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