Janet Cochran

Janet Cochran, 68, of 103 Palmer Ave., Franklin, died August 6, 2010 at her residence. Born June 8, 1942 in Cooperstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Sherman M. and Gertrude Becker Tarr. Janet was a LPN for the Franklin Medical Group until her retirement. She was a member of the Donation Hill Community Church. She enjoyed shopping, traveling, babysitting, and spending time with her family. Mrs. Cochran was a giving person who felt very strongly about helping others. Janet was married on March 12, 1972 to Donald M. Cochran, who preceded her in death on November 28, 2006. She is survived by two sons, Paul E. Weingard, Jr. of Duncannon, PA and Scott M. Cochran and his wife, Heather of Bremerton, WA; two daughters, Shelbie L. Stromyer of Seneca and Wendy M. Tiberio of Boardman, OH; three brothers, William Tarr of Franklin, Homer Tarr and his wife, Dorothy of Rocky Grove, and Clarence Tarr and his wife, Joyce of Guys Mills; and a sister, Betty Ann Fry of Conneautville, PA. Janet is also survived by five grandchildren, Andrew and Justin Stromyer and Hannah, Paige, and Eli Cochran; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard Tarr, Wallace Tarr, Donald Tarr, Robert Tarr, and Sherman Tarr; and a sister, Frances Reiser. Friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Dale Adams of the Donation Hill Community Church presiding. Interment will follow in Cooperstown Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Kirtland Cancer Foundation, PO Box 108, Franklin, PA 16323. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.