Janet E. Eldred, age 83, of Conneatville, passed peacefully after a valiant 18 month battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) January 9, 2025, at the Crawford Care Center where she had been a resident since December 6, 2024.
Born on September 4, 1941, in Union City, Pennsylvania, Janet was a daughter of Paul and Mildred Gibbons Eldred.
Janet was known for her dedication and skill as a machinist for Greenleaf Corporation in the manufacturing industry, where she contributed her talents for many years. She had also been employed by Valley Piano and Organ in both sales and as an instructor.
Ms. Eldred was affiliated with the New Beginnings Church of God in Meadville. She was a talented musician and loved her dog “Callie”.
Surviving is a sister, Martie (Thomas) Briggs of Meadville; the following nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews, Kristen (Devin) Hamilton of Halifax, PA, Erin (Kevin) Perkins of Van Wert, OH, Alexis, Jasmine and Kaitlyn Hamilton. She was also survived by her friend and caretaker, Charlene Edeburn.
Ms. Eldred was preceded in death by her parents.
Friends of Janet E. Eldred will be received from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Monday, January 13, 2025 at the Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home, 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Monday at the funeral home. Pastor Walter W. Clark of New Beginnings Church of God will officiate. Interment will be made in Venango Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice in Janet’s name.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Janet’s Book of Memories online at www.WarrenFH.com
Services
Visitation: Monday, January 13, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. - Meadville
544 Chestnut Street
Meadville, PA 16335
Funeral Service: Monday, January 13, 2025 1:00 pm
Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. - Meadville
544 Chestnut Street
Meadville, PA 16335
Martha & Family, You know I loved Janet her whole life; we had such fun growing up together. She didn’t have her sister till she was 10. So her folks (my 2nd parents) took me along on vacations & everywhere. We’d go to her grandparents & they were mine too. Gramma made me crocheted pillow cases for my hope chest the same as Janet’s. the whole neighborhood played together & camped too. We wore a lot of carpets out dancing in the living room. I won’t be able to come to the service as I can’t drive anymore. I’m so sorry. You all are in my prayers. Love Marilyn & Jim Turner
Marilyn, Thank you so very much for the beautiful arrangement. That was a welcome surprise and I appreciate it. I do not have your address to send a Thank You, so hope you see this.
Martie