Jane Sheehan Rolen

Beloved Jane Rolen (Sheehan), 86, died on June 6th at Tel Hai Retirement Community in Honey Brook. Jane was born on August 3, 1938 in Syracuse, NY to her parents, Bernard Sheehan and Pauline House.
Jane was the wife of Stanley Rolen, who survives her. She is also survived by son Andrew Rolen, Glenmoore, PA (wife Jeanne), and daughters Elizabeth Hudome, Frisco, TX (husband Don) and Carolyn Gerlach, Downingtown, PA (husband Andrew). Jane was "grandma" to Emily Rolen (husband Peter Moyer), Austin, TX; Tucker Rolen, Philadelphia, PA; Brody and Sadie Hudome, Frisco, TX; Molly Gerlach (husband Fenrir Gerlach), King of Prussia, PA and Grace Gerlach, West Chester, PA. She is also survived by her sisters Kathy Coleman, Peggy Reed, and Mary Pat Sheehan. Jane was preceded in death by her beloved brothers, Bernard and William Sheehan.
Jane graduated from Norwich High School in 1956. She had a knack for finding ways to help others. She was a prominent member of the Freedom Valley Girl Scouts, eventually becoming Council Cookie Chairman, board member and delegate to the National Convention in Houston, TX. In Exton, PA and in Gilbert, AZ she was a member of the Welcome Wagon, and volunteered at Banner Baywood Hospital in Gilbert. She was a parishioner of St. Elizabeth's Roman Catholic Church in Chester Springs, PA.
Jane filled every room with laughter, and left a lasting impression on everyone she met. An avid bridge player and fiercely competitive card player, Jane had the sharpest wit and tongue few could rival. She was skilled at cross stitch, and was famous for her homemade jams, which she often made with her granddaughters. For many years Jane and Stan enjoyed traveling the world, collecting stories and artifacts from wherever they visited. Jane was curious about every place and person she encountered, and loved to tell stories about her travels. She was a voracious reader of historical fiction and nonfiction-truly a student of the world.
Jane and Stan were married in January, 1961 in Norwich, NY at St. Paul's Catholic Church. They spent a handful of years first in Norwich before moving to Greenville, SC. Then they settled in Exton, PA to raise their three children. In retirement, Jane and Stan had homes in both Utah and Arizona, where Jane loved to host her friends and family. She loved the beautiful mountain views of Eden, and tended to her active social life in Gilbert with her Arizona friends. We miss you already, Jane. Cheers to you.
Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday, June 18th at 11am at St. Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church, Chester Springs. Friends and family may call between 9:45 and 10:45 before mass at St. Elizabeth. Cemetery will be private.
Jane's family would like to recognize the special care given by the kind and caring staff of Tel Hai Retirement Community and Compassus Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, and to honor the compassionate care team at Tel Hai Retirement Community, contributions may be made in Jane's memory to the Tel Hai Good Samaritan Fund, an emergency assistance fund for Tel Hai team members. Contributions may be mailed to Tel Hai Retirement Community, PO Box 190, 1200 Tel Hai Circle, Honey Brook, PA 19344, or online - Click Here to Donate.