Janet E. Szemple, age 78, of Hackettstown formerly of Bayonne, NJ died Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center, Hackettstown. Janet was born July 13, 1938 in Wyoming, PA. She is the daughter of the late Wilbur and Mildred (Parsons) Long. Janet is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph Szemple in 1996 and 1 sister, Shirley Flynn.
She was employed by Mt. Carmel Guild, Jersey City, NJ as a Registered Nurse. Janet was an avid art and music lover. She enjoyed playing the piano and spending time with her family.
She is survived by 2 devoted daughters, Kerry Drennan and husband William, Lauren Sirico and husband John, 1 loving son, Mark Szemple and wife Julie, 6 cherished grandchildren, Ryan, Steven, John, Nadine, Paige and Graham, many nieces and nephews,.
The funeral will be held 10:30 am on Thursday, December 8 at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, N.J. with Pastor Jennifer Smith Walz officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington following services.
Visitation hours will be Wednesday, December 7 from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 213 Main Street, Hackettstown, N.J. 07840 in memory of Janet.
Condolences:
Theresa Morrow
#9
December 12th, 2016 11:16 am
To the Szemple Family -- heartfelt sympathy to all of you on the loss of your strong,brave and kind mother and grandmother. I know she will be sorely missed. Jan(I always called her Jan) and I shared childhood memories growing up in the same Wyoming neighborhood and attending its schools I recall she was among the first in our class to drive a car and taught one of our teachers to drive. I will never forget her awesome piano playing. I would hum a tune and she could quickly play the melody. We kept in touch over the years. I will miss our phone chats. Theresa Mazzarella Morrow, Orono,Maine
JOANNE YANIK MULARZ
#8
December 7th, 2016 5:01 pm
I AM SADDEN BY THE NEWS I RECEIVED I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY. I AM HONORED TO HAVE KNOWN HER AND THE FRIENDSHIP WE SHARED AS YOUNGSTERS.
AS A YOUNGSTER I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH JANET AND GRADUATED WITH HER IN 1956, AS A YOUNGSTER WE OFTEN PLAYED TOGETHER, JANET LIVED ON 6TH STREET AND I LIVED ON 7TH STREET. I CAN STILL SEE US PLAYING DRESS UP IN OUR MOMS CLOTHES AND WOULD STOP FOR HER TO PLAY THE PIANO.
GOD BLESS HER AND HER FAMILY.
Michael & Tammy Betts
#7
December 6th, 2016 2:03 pm
Kerry and Family,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts go out to you and your family. There are no words.....
May the lord give you strength and peace.
God Bless
Danniel and Clair Valentino
#6
December 5th, 2016 8:44 pm
"The melody that the loved one played upon the piano of your life will never be played quite that way again, but we must not close the keyboard and allow the instrument to gather dust. We must seek out other artists of the spirit, new friends who gradually will help us to find the road to life again, who will walk the road with us."
By Rabbi Joshua Loth Liebman
Daniel and Clair Valentino
#5
December 5th, 2016 8:42 pm
Dear Lauren and Family,
We extend our deep and heartfelt sympathy to you on the loss of your dear Mom.
May your fondest memories bring you the peace and comfort your Mom would wish for you.
We were honored to have Janet as our neighbor. She was a lovely, sweet woman who always greeted us with a smile and a big hello each time we met. We will miss you dear Janet. Rest in peace in Jesus' loving arms.
Our sincere condolences,
Danny and Clair
Azmina Sonawalla
#4
December 5th, 2016 5:04 pm
Mark,
Please accept our deepest condolences. May mom's soul rest in eternal peace and may the family have the strength and courage to bear this loss.
Charlie and Ruth Ann Pineno
#3
December 5th, 2016 4:08 pm
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. We can't begin to tell you how sad we are over the loss.
We are glad we visited with her last summer. We were as close as could be as cousins. We shall never forget her.
Julian Davies
#2
December 5th, 2016 4:01 pm
Kerry,
I heard the sad news today and am so sorry for you and your family in this your time of loss. Please accept sincerest sympathies from me and my boys, and take comfort with you and your family.
In Sympathy
Julian Davies & Family
Fred & Debbie
#1
December 5th, 2016 2:49 pm
Wow, ya look just like Mom, Mark. Take comfort that she's in a better place. Now is the time to remember all the fun and good times!
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