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Jane Schmauch Obituary
Jane L. Schmauch, 77, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loved ones.
Jane was born Sept. 19, 1948, daughter of the late Gladys Gessner Tresler and Merwin Tresler.
She is a graduate of Kingston High School, Class of 1966. Jane was employed as a waitress at Ollie's Family Restaurant for many years.
Jane always enjoyed playing cards with all of her friends, playing bingo and loved going on her bus trips to Atlantic City with her best friend of many, many years, Barbara.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James McCabe; sisters, Judy Haggerty and Lauren Benner.
Jane is survived by her sister, Ruth Sennett; her son, Joseph and his wife, Tracy; her daughter, Elizabeth; and many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are entrusted to Hugh B. Hughes & Son Inc. Funeral Home, Forty Fort.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Luzerne County SPCA.
For information or to send the family a condolence, visit the funeral home website at www.hughbhughes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Irene Mackiewicz
November 3, 2025
So sorry Ruthie about Jane´s passing! Just saw this online!
Spent sometime with her at young Jimmy´s funeral and her son Joey.
Please, give Joey and Elisabeth my sincere condolences.
Many fun memories of you girls!
Love Irene aka Renie O´Rourke Mackiewicz
Jonny Benner
October 31, 2025
I´m very sorry for your loss.
Peggy DeMarco
October 29, 2025
Ruthie and family, Our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your sister.
She was one of a kind and will be missed.
The Vivian girls
Sandy Brislin
October 28, 2025
So sorry to hear of Janie´s passing. I worked with her for many years at Ollie´s. She could always make you laugh. She will be missed.
Ronald Zeek
October 28, 2025
Use to have fun with her at work. She has been missed there
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