Janet Young

Janet Young obituary, Phillipsburg, NJ

Janet Young

Janet Young Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rupell Funeral Home, LLC on Jan. 19, 2026.
Janet Lee Holton Young, 72, of Lopatcong Township, NJ passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Janet was born in Easton, PA on August 10, 1953 to the late Wesley M Holton and Dorothy Emma Beers Holton.

Janet was a graduate of Phillipsburg High School, Class of 1972. She was a Florist with Holton's Florist of Lopatcong Township for many years. Janet was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Washington, NJ.

Janet had a love for floral design and crafting. Most importantly, she had a love for her family. She was passionate about spending time with her children, grandchildren and sister.

Janet is survived by Children, Stacie (Richard) Ullrich of Lopatcong Township, NJ and Michael (Jaime) Rush of Florida, along with their father; Grandchildren, Gabriel and Garrett Ullrich, and Makayla and Skylar Rush; and Sister, Barbara Holton of Florida.

Services for Janet will be private, at the convenience of the family.

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