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Jane Thomas Obituary
Born March 19, 1949, in Palmerton, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Gladys Roberts.
Jane graduated from Palmerton High School, Class of 1967. Following high school, she worked in a nursing home, a textile factory, and Quality Box. Jane enjoyed spending time with her family which included trips to Cape May, NJ, Knoebels, Roadside America, and the Bloomsburg and West End Fairs. She enjoyed taking long car rides or sitting out on her front porch listening to the birds sing. Jane was a simple woman with a huge heart. She loved unconditionally with everything she had. Most of all, she was happiest spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband Ronald, Jane is survived by her brother Daryl Roberts of Palmerton; 2 sons, Michael and David Thomas, both of Nazareth, her daughter, Sherry Barthold of Whitehall, and a stepson Ronald A. Thomas Jr. of Pen Argyl. Jane is also survived by her grandchildren, Ashley Jacoby and her husband Donald of Nazareth, Austin Thomas and fiancé Jenifer of Nazareth, KayLee Hamm of Whitehall, Robert Thomas and fiancé Brittany of Nazareth, Lee-Ann Thomas of Pen Argyl, Kearstin Thomas of Pen Argyl, and Jordan Thomas of Pen Argyl; many great-grandchildren, Cheyenne Jacoby, Winston Jacoby, Autumn Thomas, Asher Thomas, Francis Thomas, Layne Thomas, Charlotte Greenleaf, Kyle Ghigliotty, Bryson Ghigliotty, and Everleigh Disbrow.
Along with her parents, Jane was predeceased by her brother Eugene and granddaughter Kelsey Thomas.
A Memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Schmidt Funeral Home, PC, 407 Belvidere St., Nazareth.
Online donations, in Jane's memory, may be offered directly to the cat sanctuary, Tabby's Place, https://www.tabbysplace.org/gift-catalog/dhm/.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Annie
July 18, 2025
Hey Ron, this is Annie. I just found out about Jane´s passing and I´m so incredibly sorry for your loss. Sending you prayers and love always
TERRY LEE JOHNSON
July 6, 2025
Ronnie and family, I was so sorry to hear that Jane passed. She was a good lady .She would always smile and laugh. May she rest in peace.
Carl & Barbara Fischl
July 6, 2025
Ron,
We are very sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathy.
Carl & Barbara Fischl
Barry & Elayn Hoch
July 5, 2025
We are so sorry to hear of Jane´s passing. Prayers for comfort and peace.
Ashley Kutzman
July 4, 2025
Jane was a very friendly lady always smiled and said hello. I´m saddened to hear of her passing my condolences to the entire family. I´ll miss seeing her around gracedale.
RENEE FRENCH
July 4, 2025
Dear Ron, I am so sorry to hear that Jane has passed. I will miss seeing you and chatting with you at Gracedale. Take care of yourself. I will be thinking of you. Sincerely Renee French
(Chloe's Mom)
Debbie Koehler
July 3, 2025
Ron and Family
So very sorry for your loss. I remember when you came to eat at Howard's. We had some good conversations because my mom was from Palmerton. May you rest in peace Jane.
Sky
July 3, 2025
I volunteered at gracedale and I loved me and her husband talks while I waited to be picked up
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