Janet S. Abernathy
Janet S. Abernathy, 91, of Washington, died Saturday, December 9, 2017, in Strabane Woods, South Strabane Township.
She was born July 7, 1926, in Covington, Ky., a daughter of the late Cyril R. and Emma Stahel Schramm.
Mrs. Abernathy was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing and Health and subsequently worked as a registered nurse in both Cincinnati and Youngstown, Ohio.
She was a 50-year active member of First Presbyterian Church in Washington, where she had been a deacon, elder and longtime Sunday school teacher.
Mrs. Abernathy volunteered with many agencies affiliated with Washington County United Way, where she had been on the board of directors. She was also deeply involved with Washington County Community Foundation, who had honored her as humanitarian of the year.
She enjoyed bird-watching, gardening and reading.
On June 11, 1949, she married Dr. Ernest L. Abernathy, who died May 18, 1997.
Surviving are a son, James S. (Camille) Abernathy of Washington; a daughter, Barbara Abernathy (Thomas) Bradshaw of Goldsboro, N.C.; a sister, Ann Judson of Princeton, N.J.; two grandchildren, Alice (Sean) Huneycutt of Goldsboro, N.C., and Thomas Bradshaw of Honolulu, Hawaii; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased is a daughter, Carol Turner and husband Brian.
A memorial gathering will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., the time of memorial service, Thursday, December 14, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Washington County Community Foundation, 1253 PA-519, Eighty Four, PA 15330; Washington Hospital, 155 Wilson Avenue, Washington, PA 15301; First Presbyterian Church, 100 East Wheeling Street, Washington, PA 15301; or charity of a donor’s choice.
Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.