I will always remember my friend from Tappan. We worked hard and laugh hard and said just ship it . Janet shower everyone with love wherever she went.I will always remember her with great love rest in peace my friend.

I am sorry that I was not able to attend your Mom’s calling hours.  But I want you to know that your family was such a major part of my childhood.  I fondly remember Bob & Jan stopping (most weekends) by the farm  on their way to and from the lake and numerous times I remember going to Schrock”s Marina for a day of boating. Then as time passed, I got the opportunity to babysit two blonde haired, blue eyed little girls.  (Sorry, Rob, that was before you!) LOL!  Anyway, I remember your Mom’s gentle smile and that she was always a very nice, kind woman.  

Although I do not have strong memories of Janet, as our family had already moved to Michigan prior to me being born and I was quite young during the years we visited most often. I do however, remember my mother, Pat Heister, talking about Janet being her best friend growing up. I also know that my mother loved Janet like a sister and was sad to hear of her passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and we hope the showing and funeral are as beautiful as Janet. 
Stan Heister

I remember the times we would visit Mifflin as a child... soon after we arrived in town, one of the places we always visited was with the Shenberger family - either at their place or sometimes at my grandfather's house (in later years it was just with Janet at Louise and Fred's home). When we were all together, all 8 kids (3) Shenberger, 3 Heister and 2 Barr kids - lots of adventures were had by all - walking to the old Mifflin grocery store getting penny candy, Easter Egg hunts, and walking/playing down the old alleyway... It was always a please in later years to visit with Janet up at the Barr's - the last time was just over a year or so ago.  I always love the conversation and reminiscing... My mom always updated us on Janet as they continued their friendship with regular phone conversations. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone Janet touched over the years. Cathi, Kerri and Robbie - you are in my thoughts!

The Heister family was saddened to learn of Janet's passing when my mother (Patricia) informed me late last week.  Janet was a true lifelong friend of my mom and our family.  I've known her my whole life and she babysat (or so I'm told) for me on occasion.  When I was in  Ashland after my father's passing in October, 2019 we were able to chat.  She reminded me that I used to say "airplane up high" when I was just learning to talk.  I guess it's not a coincidence that I became an aerospace engineer.  I was always impressed with Janet's intellect - it was no accident that she was valedictorian of her high school class.  

To her family and loved ones - I wish you comfort in this trying time but rest assured that Janet made the world a better place during her time here.

Janet was my best friend. I want you to know I will miss her and our talks. We had lots of good years together. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sorry I could not be there.,  I will be thinking of you all in the next couple days.  Love, Patricia Heister

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Janet Ann Shenberger

February 10, 1935 – August 3, 2022

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