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Janel B. Brown, 73
January 19, 2020
Janel B. Brown, 73, of Lancaster passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She is the wife of Robert J. Brown, Jr. with whom she shared over 49 years of marriage.
Janel was born in Williamsport, PA on March 25, 1946, the daughter of William W. and Frederica M. Bastian. She graduated from Williamsport High School in 1964, and from Lycoming College in 1968, with a B.A. in English. She was an elementary school teacher in Philadelphia, PA from 1968-1972, and in Lancaster PA, at Elizabeth Martin, and Fulton Elementary School from 1972-2006.
Janel was a member of the Junior League of Lancaster, Lancaster Country Club, A.A.U.W., and did volunteer work at the Heart of Lancaster Hospital, New Directions for Women, Highland Presbyterian Church, and the James Buchanan Foundation.
She enjoyed long summer vacations at her family cottage in Quebec with her many Canadian friends, time spent at her family cabin in Tioga County, vacations at the Outer Banks of NC and all the time spent with her family and grandsons.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Catherine M. Brown wife of Robert J. Jacobs, Jr., of Chester Springs, PA, Allison M. Brennan wife of Matthew of Ashburn, VA; two grandsons, Andrew and Connor Brennan; and her brother, Romain F. Bastian husband of Evelyn of Williamsport, PA.
A Memorial Service will be held at Highland Presbyterian Church, 500 E. Roseville Rd, Lancaster on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 11AM. Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Friday, January 31, 2020 from 6-8PM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA and again from 10AM until the time of the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Highland Presbyterian Church at the above address or Lycoming College, 1 College Plaza, Williamsport, PA 17701.
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Condolences to the Family
February 01, 2020
Dear Bob,Catherine & Allison
Since we heard the news of Janel passing our hearts have been broken as we cannot imagine how your family must be feeling. Janel was The Bright Light of our Canadian Cottage Family. She was full of laughter-wonderful gathering and we never knew what she was going to do to keep the fun going.
Janel will be always in our hearts and part of the beautiful stars at the cottage and when we look at them we will see her shinning down on us.
We will be keeping you Bob, Catherine & Allison in our thoughts and prayers. Love Lynda & Allan xx
January 31, 2020
Bob, I have great memories of Janel as a patient and a friend. I am so sorry for your loss. Fred
January 26, 2020
Dear Bob, Catherine and Allison. We are shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Janel. You were wonderful neighbors for many years, and then you moved a few miles away. We always enjoyed the Canadian connections between the Brown and Sperry families, especially for those many years that we exchanged post cards from our summer cottages… yours in Quebec and ours in Nova Scotia. You have our thoughts, prayers and condolences on your loss. Love and blessings, Heather, David and Ashton Sperry.
January 26, 2020
Bob and family,
Since Lloyd and I have no current address for you, this is our best resource for extending our condolences to all of you. We were very sad to see of your loss. Memories are wonderful to cherish and we know there are many. Keeping you close in our hearts and prayers continue.
brenda jacobson
January 23, 2020
Dear Bob, Catherine and Allison,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Our friendship began with play group (Mandy), then N C Shaeffer and summer swim team…decades of great memories!
Suzanne Campbell (Mandy’s and Abby’s Mother)
January 23, 2020
even though you are no longer here, our friendship will always be with me. your birthday buddy from fulton ,darlene moyer
January 23, 2020
Dear Bob and family:
So sorry to hear of Janel’ passing.
The two of you seemed like a well matched and low key couple.
So glad we could share 1009.
With deepest sympathy.
Ron and Dee Smith
January 22, 2020
Although it has been years since I have seen Janel, I remember her fondly as an exceptionally loving, caring person. I knew her through the Junior League and through a babysitting coop when our daughters were pre-schoolers. Diane Penchansky
January 22, 2020
My heartfelt sorrow in the loss of Janel with condolences to her family and many friends. Our families knew one another from infancy thru college, as her dad and other locals brought my father to Williamsport for business. One infamous photo of us bathing together as toddlers in a washtub at the cabin was forever burned into our memories. Janel was wonderful and special and she will be cherished by those fortunate enough to have known her.
Dr. Thomas McElheny/Sarasota FL
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- Friday, January 31, 2020
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
- 3110 Lititz Pike
- Lititz, PA 17543
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- 500 E. Roseville Rd
- Lancaster, PA
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