Jane Wilson

jane wilson

December 5, 1938 ~ April 13, 2019

Born in: Franklin, Pennsylvania

Jane Wilson, 80, of Franklin, passed away at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at UPMC Hamot in Erie following an illness.Born December 5, 1938 in Franklin, Jane was the daughter of the late George and Eva Lough Hovis. She was a graduate of Rocky Grove High School. She worked at Franklin Hospital as a Secretary for 15 years, and retired from Blair Call Center where she worked as a Customer Service Representative.On December 5, 1956, Jane married her sweetheart and love of her life, Ronald Wilson, and began a wonderful family together. He preceded her in death on February 18, 2019.Jane enjoyed playing cards and bingo, and making crafts. She was a collector of "elephants" of all shapes and sizes and had more than 100 in her collection. She was an avid sports fan, and especially enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates. Jane also enjoyed sitting on her porch in her 'Steelers' porch swing. She especially cherished her family and the times she spent with them.Jane is survived by her  5 daughters, Rhonda Wilson of Franklin, Pamela Latchaw and her husband, Jeff, of Shelby, NC, Cindy Green and her husband, Lloyd, of Franklin, Carrie Pedersen and her husband, Jeff, of Conneaut Lake, and Melinda Gannoe and her husband, Ron, of Cooperstown; and her son, Steve Wilson and his wife, Carol, of Franklin.She is further survived by her 14 grandchildren, Jason Milner, Joe Latchaw, Penny Willyoung, Peggy Latchaw, Rebecca Schleifer, Stephanie Viele, Samantha Wilson, Lacey Graziano, Jerry Fleming, Andrea Fleming, Ian Kuivinen, LaRae Kuivinen, Tyler Gannoe, and Garrett Gannoe; and her 12 great-grandchildren.In addition to her parents and husband, Jane was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Virginia Wilson; her 6 brothers, Jack, Bill, Bob, Fred, Jim and Chuck Hovis; and her 2 sisters, Betty Sutley and Dot Dupont.As per the family's request services are private and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at the convenience of Jane's family.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Venango County Humane Society, 286 South Main Street, Seneca, PA 16346.To send cards or online condolences, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.

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  1. I loved seeing them and cooking them breakfast at Jim’s supermarket. Will miss them both. Back together again forever. God bless them both.

  2. To Jane’s family, I am so sorry for your loss . Jane was a dear sweet lady that I met while working at Blair, and also playing bingo and bus trips. She told me once that her husband would look for a four leaf clover to give her special luck at times. And she certainly loved her family! Always smiling when telling about her children and grandchildren! I enjoyed being with her. ( Thanks for the fun memories, Jane.)

  3. Rhonda and family, I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. You and your families will be in our thoughts and prayers. With Sincere Sympathy, Terri Brinker-Weaver and family

  4. Aunt Jane, my mom’s little sister, and as sweet as her too. Always smiling, always loving. RIP sweet Aunt Jane.

  5. So sorry for your Loss. Jane was co-worker at Blair and a very special friend. Always enjoyed Chats we had about Events happening in her life. Will miss her happy attitude.

  6. We were blessed that you were our mother’s sister! My earliest memories are ones of sitting on your lap, or riding in the car with you and Unc to get ice cream, or ha-gogs and fri-fries. I’d cry at times if I couldn’t go with you. As the years have expanded into a lifetime, you were always there for me. You were a confidant, a faithful helper, and dear friend. Your creative qualities helped grow mine. In turn I passed them on to my kids and grandkids. Your kids were my playmates; today still my friends. Your front door was always open. Comfort wisdom, and compassion available always. Memories of you are warm bright days of summer. Horse shows with ample supplies of potato salad, macaroni salad, and blueberry pie. They are Christmas candy, hanging ornaments off the ceiling, and a warm fire. They are easter baskets of homemade treats. They are every daisy I see, remembering those many you picked for my wedding. I cherish God’s lovely gift of you being my aunt! Love you forever and always Auntie!??

  7. Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel about your grief in this time of bereavement.
    I am sending my sincere condolences & prayers to you Jane, in Heaven, and to your family.
    “As you comprehend this profound loss of Jane and a couple months ago, Jane’s husband Ronald pass away, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens.”   
    May all of you keep & cherish your fond memories of Jane may your fondest memories  sustain you at your time of loss.   
    My thoughts and prayers are with you, as you embrace those around you. Just know that my arms are wrapped around you during this time of loss.    
    Jane was a friend, Jane and I were schoolmates/friends in Rocky Grove School, from the first grade until we graduated, then we each married great guys and moved away with our respective spouses, miles separated us but Jane was always in my prayers and thoughts.
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    (Former Resident of Rocky Grove PA)
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    Yolanda DiMino Sloan Whittier, California 


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