Lois J. Jones

Lois J. Jones Lois J. Jones, 91, formerly of 1220 Chestnut Street, Franklin, passed away at 10:40 a.m. on Monday, November 15, 2010 at Sugarcreek Station, where she had resided for the past several years. Born October 26, 1919 in Franklin, Lois was the daughter of the late John and Sarah Ziegler Niedich. She was married to retired Lt. Col. Floyd C. Jones on October 27, 1938 and he preceded her in death. Mrs. Jones was co-owner of Jones Lumber Company with her husband. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Franklin. She had also been a member of the Order of Eastern Star, and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Corps. Mrs. Jones is survived by her 5 Grandchildren, D. Mark Sibley and his wife, Brenda, of Utica, Matthew Sibley and his wife, Pamela Logsdon Sibley, and Michael Tidd, all of Franklin, Michele Gibson and her husband, Steve, of Meadville, and Trevor "T.J." Tidd of Pittsburgh; and her nine great-grandchildren, Sarah Sibley, Matthew Sibley, Mitchell Sibley, Crissy Sibley,all of Franklin, Maxwell Cramer and Jacob Cramer, of Meadville, Hannah Tidd and Evan Tidd of McDonald, PA, and Alexandra Gibson of Franklin. She is also survived by her brother, Harold Neidich of Bradford; and her sons-in law, Ed Bergin and Larry Tidd, of Franklin. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her two daughters, Sally Bergin and Peggy Tidd; her two brothers, Edward and John Neidich; her sister, Elizabeth Baughman; her two nephews, Steven and Barry Neidich; and her niece, Beverly Graff. Family and friends of Lois will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Wednesday, November 17 from 3 to 7 p.m. Funeral Services for Mrs. Jones will be held at the Funeral Home on Thursday, November 18 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Joseph P. Martin, Jr., pastor of the Cooperstown Charge United Methodist Churches, officiating. Interment will follow in Graham Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Kirtland Cancer Foundation - P.O. Box 108, Franklin PA 16323. On-line condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.