August 25, 1955 - December 28, 2020
Janice I. Seager, 65, of Belleville, passed away Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 at Mount Nittany Medical Center.
Born Aug. 25, 1955 in Johnstown, she was a daughter of the late Owen Hershberger and Beulah (Eash) Hershberger of Johnstown. On March 25, 1978, she married Bob L. Seager. Mr. Seager resides at their home in Belleville.
Surviving also are her sons, Shawn R. Seager of Baltimore, MD and Cody W. Seager of Mifflin County, her siblings, Joan Sala; Dave Hershberger & wife Sarah; Dwight Hershberger & wife Jo; Joyce Horner & husband Jack; and Dennis Hershberger & wife Lorraine as well as a number of “adopted” kids & special nieces & nephews.
Jan did clerical work at the hospital in Johnstown following her graduation from high school. She then became a transportation aide in the radiology department at Lewistown Hospital, and following a layoff from there, she went to work with Lewis Line doing installation and servicing. Jan also was employed in home health care for a few different agencies and lastly, she did private duty care in the Big Valley area.
Jan provided many different services for the community, her church, the local hospital and many people, which included, being a member of the West Kish Presbyterian Church where she served on the Mission Committee and was head of the committee for the collections for the veteran’s home in Altoona, she oversaw the baby bottle project at church, was active with the Relay For Life, and participated when she was able.
She was very good at getting others involved with her activities as well. She served as a den mother for Cub Scouts Pack #3 for a number of years and was a founding member of the Seven Valley Grotto.
Jan organized the ladies’ tea at Valley View Haven that happened twice a year for a number of years as well. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and keeping in touch with them.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, memorials may be made to: Relay for Life of Mifflin Juniata, c/o Shannon Warburton, 988 Glenwood Drive, Altoona, PA 16601 or to American Cancer Society, 1375 Martin Street, Suite 206, State College, PA 16803.
Arrangements are under the care of Henderson Funeral Home, Belleville. Online condolences may be offered at www.hendersonfuneralhomes.net.
Jan was a wonderful person whom I loved working with in Xray. She was a great worker who enjoyed sharing all the antics of her boys. Condolences to her family