Jamie L. Jacoby
November 17, 1964 ~ July 3, 2013
Born in: Grove City, Pennsylvania
Surrounded by family and friends, Jamie L. Jacoby, 48, of Franklin, died at 5:00 PM Wednesday July 3, 2013 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca, PA, following a courageous battle with cancer. Jamie was born November 17, 1964 in Grove City, PA to Richard C. and Sara E. (Beach) Garris of Franklin, PA, who survive. She was a 1982 graduate of Rocky Grove High School, and she earned her Bachelor of Arts and Masters degrees in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Jamie taught in the Valley Grove School district, at Sugarcreek Elementary School, where she touched the lives of many children. Jamie loved spending time with her family and friends, and gave much of herself to multiple community organizations, including the Child Development Centers, where she had served on the Board of Directors as a past President, and she was a founding member of the Oil Region Ballet, serving as Treasurer. Jamie was married to Mark A. Jacoby, December 28, 1991, who survives along with a daughter, Megan E. (Irwin) Douglas and her husband Jonathan Douglas; a daughter, Morgan V. Jacoby; a daughter, Shauna R. Cornor, all of Franklin; and three grandchildren: Jamison W. Hughes; Elora E. Douglas; and Hailey N. Knox. Also surviving are her grandmother, May C. Garris of Franklin, PA; her sister, Virginia Garris Sharp, and her husband Jeffery W. Sharp, of Franklin, PA; her brother, Scott R. Garris, of Meadville, PA; and her four nieces and nephews: Alayna K. Sharp; Mackenzie R. Garris; Evan M.S. Sharp; and Ryan S. Garris. A memorial celebration of Jamies life will be scheduled in the near future at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to a memorial fund, which will be announced at a later date. To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
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So very sorry to hear of the passing of Jamie – You have my deepest sympathy. God Bless her & all of her family & close friends.
Jamie had the most beautiful smile and infectious laugh. This is what I will remember when I think of her.
Love you Jame….
Dear Ginny we are very sorry for the loss of your sister and friend. Thoughts and prayers in this tough time.
Mark… you and your family are in our prayers.
My condolences on the loss of one very special individual who touched many and was loved and respected by many more.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark and family:
I am so sorry to hear of Jamie’s passing. When I saw you that morning I never thought the day would end like it did for you. Jamie is now in the hands of the Father and is not suffering anymore. I know that does not relieve your suffering but know she is in a better place.
My heart goes out to you all and prayers are being sent your way. Best wishes Mark.
Your friend,
Shelly Weaver
My deepest sympathy to jamie’s family. I had the pleasure of working with jamie many years ago. Side by side typing away!!!we had so much fun! We always laughed about the nite she came to my house to show me and help me make stuffing for my turkey! Jamie was a special person and will be greatly missed! Rest in peace jamie. <3
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you always. Love Chris
Dear Mark, Sally, Dick & Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. Jamie was a remarkable woman and friend. She was a true role model and leader. Above theses accolades, I will always remember Jamie as a kind and caring person. Please know that Jamie and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
David Gibbons
Dear Megan, Dick, Sally and all of Jamie’s family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. We are praying for friends and family to comfort you, Faith to uphold you, and Loving memories to carry you through. May you be surrounded with His Peace and Comfort in your time of sorrow. With Love and Sympathy, Alvin, Debby, Alvin lll and Cole Irwin
So sorry to hear of your loss. I was in Franklin and saw the obit in the paper. It is so hard to lose a child. I cannot even imagine how horrible it feels. My love and prayers go out to you all.
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of Jamie. I have many fond memories of our time in elementary and high school together and enjoyed seeing her from time to time over the years. Jamie was a gift to all who knew her. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry for the loss of such a remarkable human being. Jamie was such an inspiration to all whom had the pleasure of meeting her. She has touched so many lives, adults and children. There is a lot to be said for the meek and the humble, for they are truly the hero’s….
Mark & Family,
We are so very sorry to hear about Jamie and for your loss & please know that you & your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark,
I am so sorry to hear of Jamie’s passing. I never met Jaime but I heard wonderful things about her from my family and friends.
Debbie
Mark & Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. I did not know Jamie but have heard so many, many wonderful things about her. She taught my granddaughter in school and she just loved her. Please know that my thoughts and my prayers have been with you and your family for a long time now and they will continue in this time of sorrow for you.
Lori Baker (Smouse)
My deepest sympathies to all the family.
She entered my life during Cinderella and always was so full of spirit, kindness and love. She left an imprint upon my heart and I am so very grateful for knowing her. May you all find comfort in knowing how deeply she was loved and respected by those who were so very blessed having known her. My sympathies, Marilyn Neely-Gabrys
My thoughts and prayers to your entire family.
I am so sorry for your loss. My son Nash Montgomery had her in Kindergarten and he was a pistol for her so I made many trips to the class room to talk about a plan. She said he was so bad at times but how much she loved him, how loveable he was and reminded him of her grandson. A ham. She will be so missed by so many. Every time I returned to Valley Grove to again address an issue, I always stopped by to say Hi to her and she just smiled and said he’s doing so much better. Now he is headed to the 4th grade and I know he learned a lot from her because she believed in him when others weren’t so sure. I sent her a card the last day of school and I am so blessed to have gotten to know her. God got a wonderful lady when he got her. I will never forget her and I talk a lot about her to my son Nash and how much she adored him. May god bless you all. Annette Behe
Mark, Scott, Ginny, Jeff, and Family,
We are so sorry for your family’s loss and you are all in our thoughts. Audra spoke of Jamie often and spent last summer hoping she would be her second grade teacher. She will be sadly missed by the many whose lives she touched.
We are so sorry to hear of Jamie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and friends. May she rest in peace and rise again in the glory of God. God Bless.
Morgan and family
Jamie and you (through your time spent at VGE 2nd grade 2013) touched the heart of our little girl in a transition year that was made so loving, caring, and special…while we knew Jamie for the briefest of time the impact she and you made are immeasurable to include the production of the Little Mermaid where a meet and greet was schedule for the Cooperstown Girl Scouts, and then required the need to attend the Oil Region Ballet Boot camp…who knows what lies ahead for our girl but HER world is better because of Jamie and Morgan
Our sincerest sympathies
I would like to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and aunt. Jamie was a wonderful, kind, and caring woman who touched many people’s lives and made a difference in this world. I fondly remember her as a student in my class, and years later I was also very proud to call her my colleague when she was hired by the Valley Grove School District.
My thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the difficult days that lie ahead. It is my sincere hope that in time your happy memories of Jamie will bring you some small measure of comfort and peace.
Sincerely,
Rosalyn Miller
I am so sorry for your loss! She was a wonderful person. I worked with her as a substitute teacher and as a T.S.S. in the school. She always had a smile and was such an encouragement to others. Prayers for you and your family.
Dear Mark, I am very sorry to hear of Jamie’s passing. My heart is with you and your family.