Janet E. White

Janet E. White, 79, of Sugarcreek, died at 11:47 a.m., Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at Sugar Creek Station in Franklin. Born April 26, 1932 in Franklin, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret Rudisille Reese. She was married on June 25, 1948 to Paul White. He preceded in her death on September 29, 2000. Janet was a homemaker and attended services at the Franklin Salvation Army. She enjoyed needlepoint, embroidery, and working in her flower garden. She was an exceptional cook. Janet truly enjoyed her time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also loved her dogs. She is survived by her sons, John White and his wife, Darlene of Franklin, Michael White and his wife, Melissa of Franklin, and Jerry White and his wife, Maryalicia of Emlenton; her sister, Mary Joanne Latchaw of Polk; 10 grandchildren, Mary Beth White and her husband, Richard of Franklin, Chad Hoobler and his wife, Traci of Franklin, Charlie Hoobler of Franklin, Paul Michael White of Franklin, Leeann White of Oklahoma, Monique Jackson and her husband, Joe of Indiana, PA, Robert Barbish and his wife, Sally of Chippewa, PA, Amanda Norris and her husband, Michael of Erie, Jessica Valdez and her husband, Felipe of Chicago, and Jerry Lee White of Grove City; and numerous great grandchildren. Janet is also survived by her close in-laws, James and Doris White of Franklin, with whom she spent much time. She is additionally survived by her in-laws, Donald and Marian White of Franklin, and Richard White of Oil City; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. White was preceded in death by her grandson, Andy White; her brother, Robert Reese; sister-in-law, Helen White; brother-in-law, Eugene Latchaw; 2 nephews, Terry White and David White; and several aunts and uncles. Friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Friday, August 19, 2011 from 3 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Captains Christopher and Jennifer Blessing of the Franklin Salvation Army officiating. Interment will follow in Peters Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Franklin Salvation Army, 737 Elk Street, Franklin, PA 16323 and/or The Venango County Humane Society, PO Box 1045, Oil City, PA 16301. To view and send condolences, flowers or sympathy cards, people can visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.