Jane L. Behney

Jane Louise (Thomas) Behney, 76, of Tower City, passed away Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at Hershey Medical Center.

Jane was the eldest daughter of Raymond and Cathryn Thomas of Tremont.

She attended Tremont schools and graduated from Tremont High School in 1965.

She worked in various places: Bea Shop and Behm's Restaurant, Tremont; Canoe Manufacturing, Pine Grove; Honeybee, Branchdale; Craftex, Auburn; Bestok, Tower City; and Ingram Micro, Jonestown.

Jane was an avid reader, baker, cook and Phillies fan. She enjoyed coloring and trips to Knoebels Grove and Atlantic City. She cherished being with family and shared her love with her nieces and nephews.

Jane was a former member of St. Peter's UCC, Tremont, and a current member of St. Peter's UCC, Orwin, where she served as vice president of the Lady's Aid.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Behney Sr.; siblings, Kay Morgan, Tremont, Doris Frantz (Stephen L.), Pine Grove, Pat Herber (Larry), Pine Grove, Dennis Thomas (Susan), Hegins, Debbie Nelson (Homer), Tower City, Marc Thomas and his companion, Mary Ellen, Tremont, and Pam Scheibley (Jim), Tremont; numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Jane's Life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, from the chapel of Dimon Funeral Home, Tower City. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. at the chapel. She will be laid to rest at a later date in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Memorial donations in Jane's memory can be made to St. Peter's UCC Memorial Fund, 427 Dietrich Ave., Tower City, PA 17980. To send condolences to the family, visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com.