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Janet Erbe Obituary
Janet Doris Erbe, 81 of Lansford passed away peacefully August 19, 2025 at the Greenwood Nursing Center in Tamaqua, PA.
She was the loving wife of the late Charles C. Erbe, who passed away in 2018.
Born September 24, 1943 in Palmerton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Mildred (Halko) Hill.
Janet was Christian by faith. She enjoyed watching T.V. and doing crossword puzzles.
Surviving are her children: Lori L., wife of Kevin L. McLaughlin of Lansford, Charles C. Erbe Jr., of Coaldale, PA and Brian, husband of Amy Erbe of Lansford, PA.
Also surviving are her grandchildren: Ashley McLaughlin and Brittany McLaughlin both of Lansford; sister Geraldine Steigerwalt and brothers: Eddie Hill of Tamaqua and Woodie Hill of Frackville.
She was preceded in death by her granddaughter Chrissy Erbe.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252
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