Jane A. Springer, of Lincoln Drive, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 25, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital Bethlehem at the age of 87.
The widow of Eugene F. Springer, she is survived by; daughters, Judith F. Matteo-Brennan of Tamaqua, Lisa A. Sneddon and her husband Brian of Fayetteville, NC,; sons, Ronald E. Springer and his wife Joanne of McAdoo, Douglas L. Springer and his companion Cathy Bernhard of Tamaqua, Michael E. Springer and his wife Bethann of Tamaqua; brother, Lee Bittner of New Ringgold; grand children, Sonia, Roxanne, Douglas, Jr., Ronald, Anthony, Matthew, Andrew; seven great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mae Bittner; many nieces, nephews and friends also survive Jane.
Born Thursday, November 20, 1930 in Quakake, the daughter of the late John, and Susan (Bachert) Bittner. She was also predeceased by; sister. Doris Miller; brothers, Leslie "Ben Bittner, Donald Bittner, and Edward Bittner; LLoyd N. Schmerfield.
A member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tamaqua, Jane had worked as a sewer and inspector for the former J.E. Morgan Knitting Mills of Tamaqua. She was a great cook, enjoyed playing pinochle, singing songs and playing music. Jane, loved her family.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Crematin Services of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday November 29, 2017 at 11 o'clock A.M. from Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church 101 Greenwood Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252, Rev. Cindy White to officiate. Friends may call the morning of services in church from 9:30 AM until time of services.
Private interment, Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in her name in care of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Capital Campaign.
Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com