JANE SECOR, March 26, 1942 – June 23, 2023
JANE SECOR, nee, Beckwith, 81 of Hackettstown died at St Luke’s Hospital, on June 23, 2023, from exposures suffered while working the World Trade Center Site from 2 p.m. on September 11, 2001, until the spring of 2002. Her family was at her side when she passed. She was born in Jersey City, New Jersey to John Beckwith and Mary Alice Beckwith nee Schroepfer. She attended our Lady of Sorrows School, Jersey City, and graduated from Union Hill High School, Union City, New Jersey, where she met her husband. They moved to Hackettstown in 1966. After having four children she re-entered the working world and earned her degree while working for the United States Department of Labor.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Kenneth, two daughters Christine Secor Torres of Belvidere, New Jersey, Beverly Secor Pawlik, of E. Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Two granddaughters Danielle Vaught of Franklin, New Jersey and Abigail Torres of Belvidere, New
Jersey and a great grandson Silas Hurd of Franklin, New Jersey. She is predeceased by her son Kenneth and her daughter Mary Ann.
She was a retired Federal Officer with the United States Department of Labor, OSHA, in dual capacities of both a Health and a Safety Compliance Officer. She served under every President from Richard Nixon to George W. Bush and received citations during each presidency. She worked many fatalities and natural disasters such as hurricane Katrina. She liked working with the United States Marshal’s Office, and was proud that she worked in a male dominated area which she opened up for women to follow in her footsteps.
In addition, she was also proud of many other things she did, some of which were being a Member of The American Safety Engineers, receiving many awards and citations from the United States Department of Labor. Being listed in Who’s Who World Wide in 1993/94. And her U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA, Exceptional Achievement Awards and being selected for Recognition of Excellence Awards, Public Service Recognition Awards, Excellence Awards, and most of all, her United States Department of Labor OSHA, Certificate of Appreciation 6/7/02, for the World Trade Center, and citations from The City of New York.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who brought joy into many lives, after she retired she enjoyed her time with her family, vacations, and teaching little children to read.
Family and Friends are invited to attend her viewing at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, on July 1, 2023, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., July 2nd from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.. A funeral Mass will be held at our Lady of The Mountain R.C. Church, 2 E. Springtown Road, Long Valley, New Jersey at 11:00 a.m., on July 3, 2023. Then interment in Our Lady of The Mountain Cemetery, followed by a repass at The Chesapeake Tavern, in Long Valley New Jersey.
Arrangements are under the directions of Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. For those wishing to leave online condolences, please visit, www.cochranfuneral.com
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Julie Cocozziello says
June 28, 2023 at 6:43 pmI am writing to express my condolences to the family. It is hard to believe this incredibly strong, amazing, fierce leader and woman is no longer with us. Janie taught me so much about life and was a woman of such high principle. Her honesty in telling you the truth was one of her best attributes and often made me laugh as you just never knew what was going to come out of her mouth next. There was not a day where she was not talking about how much her children and grandchildren meant to her. Janie’s work for the World Trade Center Response was above and beyond, as were all her amazing accomplishments while working for OSHA.
Melissa Busch says
June 28, 2023 at 8:42 pmI am so sorry to the Secor family. Having worked with Christine, her daughter, now I can see why Christine is an amazing person and professional. My sincerest condolences to the family. Melissa Busch
Tricia Weisenberger says
June 30, 2023 at 11:10 amSo sorry to hear about Jane. I worked with her at OSHA and she trained me when I started doing inspections. She was one of my favorites to go out with.because she showed me how to be a great inspector of machine guarding. She didn’t take any BS from the employer. My favorite memory was when we were ending our inspection and the employer stated getting mouthy about citation. She had a bunch of reference information she gave employer and then quickly grabbed it away and said your not getting this.
Paula Dixon-Roderick says
June 30, 2023 at 8:26 pmTo the Secor Family, my heart is broken with the loss of Jane. We were very good friends during our time at OSHA, we made dolls together, her granddaughter Danielle and my daughter played together, her daughters and I became good friends. This is a lose that hurts and she is going to be missed so much! Jane, I love you and the family and thanks for a beautiful friendship.
Debbie Siegel says
July 1, 2023 at 5:20 pmDeepest condolences to you and your family for your loss. Praying for you during this most difficult time.
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