Janet I Shawver, 85, of Aaronsburg, passed from this life on Saturday, November 1st at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Born on December 13, 1928 in Woodward, Janet is a daughter of the late Ellsworth and Susan (Benner) Hosterman. On February 8, 1947, she married Leon B. Shawver who survives at their home. Janet’s passing breaks a 67 year union.
In addition to her husband, Janet is survived by three daughters, Anetta Wertz of Centre Hall, Audrey Rimmey and Irene Shawver-Watkins (Ralph) both of Aaronsburg; one brother, Virgil Hosterman (Mildred) of Aaronsburg; three grandchildren, Ruby Wertz (Hugo) of Las Vegas, NV, Susan Kauffman (Will) of Woodward and Leon Rimmey (Kristine) of Greensboro, NC. Also surviving are four great grandchildren, Sarah Wertz-Ramos of Las Vegas, NV, Allison Kauffman of Woodward and Jackson and Dylan Rimmey of Greensboro, NC; and three nephews, Donald Hosterman (Barb) Glenn Hosterman (Mary) and Delmer Homan (Clarise) all of Aaronsburg.
In her earlier years, Janet worked at the Laurelton State Village and Hanover Foods, but for 40 years of her life she worked alongside Leon on their dairy farm. She was a member of the Bellefonte Moose. She loved to crochet, going out to eat, and attending the Lewisburg auction, but most of all she loved to cook big meals for her family and friends.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 4th from 6-8 pm at the Steven R. Neff Funeral Home in Millheim. The funeral will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 1:00 pm. Janet will be laid to rest in Woodward Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Janet may be given to the charity of donor’s choice.