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June May Obituary
June Martha May R.N., born June 14, 1946, died Monday following a long term illness.
June was the daughter of the late Walter and Gladys (Carter) May.
June graduated from Hazleton High School in 1964 and Allentown Hospital School of Nursing in 1967. She moved to New York City and was employed by NYU Cornell Medical Center in Manhattan for 40 years as a head nurse. She later transitioned into private duty nursing and cared for several high profile clients. One of her most notable clients being Katherine Hepburn.
June retuned to Hazleton, to the house in which she was raised and worked nights at Hazleton General Hospital for the remainder of her career.
In her free time, June enjoyed traveling, jigsaw puzzles, the casino and shopping. An independent and very caring person, June obstinately adhered to her value system. She met all her challenges with strength and dignity. If you were lucky enough to be befriended by June, she became your friend for life.
June never married or had children of her own, but she leaves behind her very dear friend, Jane Martin and her beloved "adopted" grandson, "Pooh Bear."
In abiding by June's wishes, there will be no service. In remembrance of June, please send donations to the Hazleton Animal Shelter.
Arrangements are under the direction of Joseph B. Conahan Funeral Home Inc., 532 N. Vine St., Hazleton.
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Suzanne Beck Webster
December 23, 2023
Dear Jane, I was so sorry to learn of June's illness and passing. We were friends way back in Girl Scouts, and our mothers were work friends at Hazleton High School (my mother was the librarian, and June's mother was the school nurse). I remember spending some fun afternoons at June's house while we played with her paper doll collection. I know our mothers kept in touch as I learned all about her wonderful career in NYC through their conversations. She knew what she wanted to do from a early age, and she followed through beautifully. I moved away from Hazleton after high school and lost touch with most people, but I remember June fondly. I am very sorry for your loss.
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