Those who knew them called theirs "A Match Made in Heaven." We can only begin to imagine the Valentine's Day celebration enjoyed by these lovebirds after almost 57 years apart. Against the advice of many, Jeannie married her husband Louis A. Often bucking societal norms and expectations of her time. The youngest of four sisters, Jean always pursued her passions and did things her way. Jean was an animal lover, especially cats, and was known by many as Johnsonburg's "Cat Lady" (Update: we are no longer accepting cats). Two of her favorites were when they traveled to Germany to visit Jean's daughter, Cristal, while Cristal was stationed at Hahn Air Force Base. Jeannie was blessed to be able to enjoy numerous vacations with family, and friends, and ~ most dear to Jean were trips with ~her mother Bertha. She loved hanging out with her grandchildren and surprising them with her willingness to try just about anything ~ including jumping off Jake's Rocks in her late seventies. She enjoyed spending time and money on them. Jeannie loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Jean also worked the Elk County voting polls in Johnsonburg. ![]() Sometime after the death of her husband, the young family relocated back to Johnsonburg in 1972. Rumor had it that when young Jeannie Lynch would walk by the Paper Mill, "The whole place would tilt because the guys would run to the windows to watch her walk by." Jean lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where Cristal was born, and Wilmington, Delaware, where her husband was from and DeAnna was born. Not just a kind and beautiful soul, Jeanie was also a beautiful woman. She took care of many elderly people, including her mother and father, and was Johnsonburg's FREE 'Uber' before we knew what an Uber was. She served at Fort McGuire's Air Force base in New Jersey where she met her future husband Louis A. After graduating from Johnsonburg Area High School in 1958, Jean proudly served her country, entering the Air Force at age 18. Born and raised in Johnsonburg, Jeannie was a survivor of her tenuous home birth in the house her mother, Bertha Lynch, built on Mill Street in Johnsonburg. Preceded in death by: her husband, her mother and father, granddaughters Kaysie Mann and Stevie Mann, Donald Challingsworth, a beloved brother-in-law, Scott Horchen, special nephew, and grandson, Traves Plummer. Marys, Mitzie Spangler of Wichita, KS and Marie Stine of Brockway, PA five grandchildren, Michael Cherry, Seth Gnan, Jake Stine and Rusty Lawson, Bonus Granddaughter and so special to Jeannie, Rusty received Jean's last Earthly smile five great-grandchildren, Kaylynn Lawson, Brady Meyers, Liam Curci, Nyjah Mann and Amiyah Carrero and two sisters, Janet Tassone of Johnsonburg and Joan Challingsworth of St. Jean is survived by: four daughters, Cristal Brooks of Johnsonburg DeAnna Brooks of St. Brooks, who predeceased her on July 8, 1966. New Castle St., Zelienople, PA 16063, or to Good Samaritan Hospice, 116 Browns Hill Rd., Suite 100, Valencia, PA 16059.Įxpressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at A daughter of the late William Thornton and Bertha (Raffeinner) Lynch, she was born on Novemin Johnsonburg, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Carl's honor to the American Legion Post #474 Honor Guard, 308 W. ![]() He will be laid to rest with full military honors at Pinewood Memorial Gardens in Cranberry Twp. Box 2155, Cranberry Twp., PA 16066, with Rev. on Friday, Octoat Boylan-Glenn-Kildoo Funeral Home & Cremation Svcs., Inc., 130 Wisconsin Ave./P.O. until the time of the funeral service at 11 A.M. His sister, Joan Launer, and brothers, Jerry and Tom Launer, also survive.įriends will be received from 10 A.M. Preceding him in death were his parents, along with brothers, Ronald and Frederick Launer, and sisters, Margaret McCamey and Ann House.Ĭarl leaves behind his wife, Carole Schlotter Launer, of 55 years, and his son, Carl (Kim) Launer of Moon Twp. He also belonged to VFW Post #499 of Evans City, the Harmony Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #957, and the Hungarian Beneficial Society of Zelienople. Army as a radio operator.Ĭarl was a life member of the American Legion Post #474 in Zelienople, serving as Sergeant at Arms and acting with the Legion Honor Guard. He displayed strong patriotism, a good nature and dedication to his hometown of Zelienople throughout his life. He graduated from Zelienople High School in 1959 and excelled in football & basketball.Ĭarl retired from Herman Corp. ![]() "Ed" Launer of Marion Twp., age 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, Octoat home after a recent illness.Ĭarl was born October 30,1939 in Johnsonburg, Elk County, PA, to Margaret Fitch Launer and Frederick Launer.
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