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Janet VanWhy Obituary
Born on Dec. 13, 1933, in East Stroudsburg, she was a daughter of the late Blanche (Counterman) Detrick and was a lifetime resident of Monroe County.
She was a waitress and cook at the Pocono Medical Center cafeteria and also worked part-time at the Happy Hour in Stroudsburg.
She loved to play Bingo.
Surviving are six children, Blanche Snyder and her husband, Clifford, of Ocala, Fla., Clayton VanWhy Jr. and his wife, Jane, of East Stroudsburg, John VanWhy and his wife, Tammy, of East Stroudsburg, Alan VanWhy and his wife, Brenda, of East Stroudsburg, Patricia Keiper and her husband, Keith, of Stroudsburg and BethAnn VanWhy of Palmerton; a sister, Bertha Hineline of Stroudsburg; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by two brothers, William Detrick and Jack Detrick.
There will be a viewing from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16, at the William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main St., Stroudsburg, PA 18360. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, at the funeral home, followed by burial in Prospect Cemetery in East Stroudsburg.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Janet VanWhy
DENISE ONEY-MARGRETTA
November 21, 2007
THE VANWHY FAMILY... SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS, YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS,MAY GOD BE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME OF LOSS.
Judy & Don Lee
November 21, 2007
To all of the Janet VanWhy family:
Our deepest feelings can't always find their way from hearts to words. Your Mother,My Aunt,will be deeply missed by many. May loving cherished memories be a comfort to you all in your sorrow.
Sorry we couldn't be there with you in your time of need. But, our hearts were there with you anyway. Brothers, Jack and Bill, and nephew Larry Detrick, Sr. are now with your mother together again!
Dawn VanWhy
November 20, 2007
nana was my friend and she always tried to see things from the bright side she tried to raise us all to be our own person even when she didnt agree with me she never tried to change me she always stood by me and left me do whatever i felt the need to do rite or wrong she left me make my mistakes without ever coming down on me she aways said you will learn from them and i did i love her with every bone in me and i will forever miss her i love u nana
Shelly McCarthy
November 20, 2007
We are sorry for your loss. I love going to the picnics and seeing her there surrended by all her family & friends. God will keep her safe and she is with Clayton now so I'm sure that she is catching him up on everything that he has missed out on in the past.
God Bless you all. Shelly McCarthy & Family
trisha bartholomew & family
November 19, 2007
Dear VanWhy family,
We are so sorry for your loss. I can remember back to Airport rd with all the Halloween parties aunt Net and uncle Clayt always had when we were little. They kept right on going up til now with the family picnic. I remember working with her and she always made everyone laugh and smile, and she was always that way too. I know she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Tami rivera-keiper
November 18, 2007
Nana was a fantastic woman who accepted and saw good in everyone our children are so blessed and Lucky to have her as their nana she will always be thougt of and loved and we find comfort in knowing that she is happy ?t peace and watching from above nana we love and Miss you
Peggy Rising
November 18, 2007
To all who knew and loved Aunt Net I can't tell you how much she will be missed. She is at peace with Uncle Clayt and my Dad. What a grand reunion she must be having with those who were waiting for her.I will miss you Aunt Net.
Tami rivera-keiper
November 17, 2007
Nana was a fantastic woman who accepted and saw good in everyone our children are so blessed and Lucky to have her as their nana she will always be thougt of and loved and we find comfort in knowing that she is happy ?t peace and watching from above nana we love and Miss you
diane altemose
November 17, 2007
pat & family, so sorry to hear about your mom,you are all in our prayers.....
Pat Bruzgulis
November 17, 2007
Blanche, Alan, Butch, Pat, John, Beth and Families:
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. She is now no longer suffering and in a beautiful place with Clayton. Your mother and father were truly wonderful people and I am honored to have known both of them. I am so glad that I got to see your mother and talk to her at the picnic in June. May all of your great memories help you through this time of sadness.
The Harvey Fish Family
November 16, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Jane & Clayton Jr. VanWhy
November 16, 2007
Mom VanWhy, we will miss you very much,and will always love you & Clayt. I so glad your presentace in my life was a great one, your one of a kind! You & Clayt watch over all of us and keep us safe, and in line. Love you! Butch & Jane
Kathy LaBar
November 15, 2007
Blanche,Butch,John,Alan,Pat,Beth & family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Find comfort in knowing she is with your Dad and will be for eternity. Please know she will be missed by many.
Love, Harold, Joan, Kathy LaBar
Huck & Linda Gould
November 15, 2007
Alan & Brenda,
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing.
May God's hug comfort you at this time.
Janie & Tee
November 15, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Anthony Bartleson
November 15, 2007
Clayton,Jane, and Vanwhy family sorry for loss of your Mother.
Kathy Sine
November 15, 2007
Alan, Brenda and Family,
My deepest sympathies in your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
JANICE YOUNG (BYRD)
November 15, 2007
BLANCHE, SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. YOUR IN MY THIYGHTS AND PRAYERS. JANICE BYRD
--butch---joanne---butch jr-- the werkheiser family
November 15, 2007
Blanche, Butch, John, Alan, Pat, Beth Ann and Families
Net was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. We will never forget all the great picnics Clayt and Net put on for all their family and friends. Net loved doing that.
I went to visit her in the hospital a few weeks ago and as usual she just smiled and said oh I feel ok. She never complained of anything and her family meant everything to her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you in this time of loss.
Take comfort in remembering all the good times...
love,
Dawn VanWhy
November 15, 2007
Nana was always my rock and was aways there when i needed her and i will misss her dearly i love you nana
joannie chan
November 15, 2007
we are really sorry for your lose i know your mom left alot of great memories she wont be forgotten ever!luv you guys take care.
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