

Jane was born March 27, 1927 in New York City. She was the daughter of
John and Catherine Reid. Jane was employed by the New York Telephone
Company/Verizon for 25 years. She raised her family in Washington Township,
Bergen County New Jersey, and was an active member of the Woman's
Auxiliary Fire Department. She moved to Myrtle Beach, S.C. in 1989 before
residing in Port Charlotte, Florida in 1994. Jane was a dedicated employee of
Peachland Publix for 14 years.
Jane is survived by her 2 daughters, Jane L. Eldridge and Kathleen (Neale)
Brindley of Port Charlotte, Florida. Four step-children, John (Linda) Tammen,
Barbara (Bruce ) Leskanic, Jeffrey (Sharon) Tammen and James (Sue) Tammen.
Her brother, John (Josephine) Reid of Gainesville, Florida and 17 grandchildren
and 6 great grandchildren. She also leaves behind her beloved Boston Terrier "Ike"
Jane was preceded in death by her husband, John Tammen and a son Dennis R.
Kelly.
Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 17, 2014 at
San Antonio Catholic Church, Rampart Blvd. Port Charlotte, Florida. In Lieu of
flowers, please make donations to The Animal Welfare League, 5119 Drance St.
Port Charlotte, Florida. 33980
Arrangements by Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home and cremation services.
Port Charlotte Chapel
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