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Jane Frankel Obituary
March 19, 1942 - October 28, 2014
Durham
Jane Dettelbach Frankel, 72, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2014 at Duke Hospice. She grew up in Lima and Shaker Heights, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ralph and Mary Dettelbach.
Jane was a talented artist and an independent spirit in her earlier years. She was gifted in painting, gardening, and needlepoint. She loved animals, including horses and her beloved Yorkie, Sam.
Jane was dedicated to her sons and their families, choosing to relocate to North Carolina in 1997 to help her son Reed with his businesses. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, both in North Carolina and Florida. She was a committed supporter of veterans' issues and volunteered for many years at the Durham VA Medical Center and later the Brian Center of Durham.
She is survived by her sons, Reed Frankel and wife Courtney of Durham, NC, Todd Frankel and wife Stacey of Odessa, FL; brothers Dick Dettelbach and wife Iona of Cleveland, OH, Tom Dettelbach and wife, Myrna of Cleveland, OH; grandchildren Nolan, Riley, Max, and Annie; and several nieces and nephews.
Donations may be made in Jane's name to the Wounded Warrior Project http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/
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Jennifer Dolin Lowrey
May 19, 2024
I loved Jane! She worked with my dad and became a family friend of ours! I used to babysit for her cat when she was out of town and lived in an apt on Farnsleigh Blvd in shaker Hts. I came across some stuff of my parents and found her address in NC and decided to see if I could find her. So sorry I lost touch and didn´t know she passed away. Jennifer Dolin Lowrey - dallas Texas, but always a Cleveland girl
Christine Zachary (Amstutz)
April 12, 2022
I am sorry to hear of Jane's passing. She and I were childhood friends on Shawnee Road in Lima, loved visiting her and her parents and always connect her with my happy days as a young girl. I send condolences as I am sure she is missed.
Ronni Miller
November 3, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with Jane's family. We loved her and greatly missed her smiling face at the Durham VA where she volunteered. I did have the honor of meeting Riley one day while Jane and Riley were having lunch at Panera bread. She loved her children and grandchildren and always spoke so lovingly of her family.
Carol McMillen
November 1, 2014
So sorry for your loss. My condolences to the family. I worked with Jane at Paint and Pattern back in the early 80's.
October 30, 2014
My sincere condolences to the family. May God of all comfort keep you close to his heart and provide you with the strength to continue on. It will get a little easier each day.
Eleanor Hennessee
October 29, 2014
I am so sad to hear of Jane's passing, my condolences to the entire family and circle of friends. Jane was a lovely woman and I was fortunate to call her my friend. I met Jane at the Veterinarians a few years ago and know that she loved her Sam dearly and was proud of her sons and their families. She was a dedicated volunteer with a big heart. She graced many and shall be missed.
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