Josephine B. Jevens, 80

December 04, 2014

Josephine B. Jevens, 80, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on December 4, 2014 at Lancashire Hall. Born in Yonkers, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Catherine (Ferguson) Brandt. Joann was the wife of the late Arthur W. Jevens who died in 1992.

She was raised in Warwick, NY. Later, Joann moved to Nyack, NY where she worked for Letchworth Village for over 40 years. After retiring in 1992, Joann moved to Oneida, NY in 1994.
Joann loved animals, the outdoors and freshwater fishing. She enjoyed reading mysteries, going to the movies with her son, Jim, and going out to eat.
Surviving is a son, James Jevens, husband of Roni, of Lancaster, PA; a sister, Kathleen Brandt of Oneida, NY; and two nieces, Karen Shanahan and Melissa Driscoll.
A Service will be held in May 2015 with details to be announced at that time.
Contributions in Joann’s memory may be made to Caring Hospice Services, 101 Good Dr., Lancaster, PA 17603 or to the World Wildlife Fund, PO Box 97180, Washington, DC 20090-7180.