Jane S. Moyer, 103, of Forks Twp., PA died Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Weston Senior Living Center in Forks Twp. Born February 3, 1912 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Andrew Jackson and Margaret (Lott) Shaneberger.
She graduated from: Easton High School in 1930; Kutztown State College in 1934, with a B.S. in Library Science and History and a minor in English; and received her Master’s Degree in 1941 from the Columbia University School of Library Science.
She was employed as a Cataloger at the Easton Public Library for 20 years and was Executive Director of the Library for 23 years. She and her husband Roland also owned and operated High Acre Kennels where they bred and showed Irish Setters and Great Pyrenees for 30 years.
She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Easton and the following Historical Societies: Kutztown Historical Society, Jacobsburg Historical Society, Williams Township Historical Society, Fork’s Township Historical Society, the PA Historical Society and Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society. She has served as a volunteer Librarian at the Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society since 1935 and established the Mary Illick Library now known as the Jane S. Moyer Library.
She was also a member of the PA Library Association, a life member of the YR Club of Easton and former member of the Women’s Club of Easton, the Easton Soroptimist Club and the Easton Exchangettes. Jane has been honored for her commitment and service with an Exchange Club Golden Deeds Award in 1983, an Easton Sertoma Service to Mankind Award in 1993, a Morning Call Community Spirit Award in 2002, Northampton County Outstanding Seniors Award in 2008, and several citations recognizing her 100th birthday
She is survived by nieces, nephews, and caregivers: Ronald Schlegel and Earl “Skip” Halt. Her husband Roland Scott Moyer died August 11, 1989. Three brothers: Robley, Clair and Charles and one sister Mary predeceased her.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (Apr. 14) in St. John’s Lutheran Church, 330 Ferry Street, Easton, PA with visitation from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA. Interment will be in Easton Heights Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society (NCH&GS), 342 Northampton St., Easton, PA or the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Kyle Jones
April 10, 2015 at 12:16 pm
I wish I had known her longer. She was a gift to the Historical Society and the area. She will be missed.
Her life earned her the front page of the Express-Times, today. Well deserved.
Michael Cavanaugh
April 11, 2015 at 11:00 am
Being a volunteer at the library for a short time I was amazed at the extent of Jane’s knowledge of the history of Northampton County. I enjoyed working with her as a volunteer and found that there were very few questions that I came up with that she did not have an answer for.
She will surely be missed at the Sigal Museum.
Robert Levers
April 13, 2015 at 1:40 am
My entire family knew Jane. When my parents were alive, they both knew Jane. My mother, as a school teacher, also had contact with Jane at the Public Library and at the Northampton County Historical and Geological Society Library. My brother, sister, and I had contact with Jane at the Society Library. Jane was very helpful to my sister when she was researching the family tree.
My sincere condolences are extended to Jane’s family, Ron, and Skip.
Kim Rose
April 13, 2015 at 12:05 pm
Jane Moyer was a truly unique woman – focused, determined, dedicated. If you did not know the date of her birth you would not have know how old she was, for her mind remained sharp, and her memory was without fail. She rarely missed a day at the library, and lived more independently than one could imagine. She loved social events, and enjoyed her 103rd birthday party. There will never be anyone that compares with Jane, her loss will be felt for many years. It was a privilege to know Jane, and to work with her.
Bill Rossi
April 13, 2015 at 4:07 pm
Jane Moyer was a special person with such a wealth of knowledge on the history of Easton and its founding fathers. Her vast genealogical expertise is irreplaceable for our historical society. She was such a people and dog lover who touched the lives of so many in our community! We will all miss her welcoming smile and her wonderful dry wit and sense of humor. I feel very lucky to have known Jane may she rest in peace with the lord!
Tammy George
June 3, 2015 at 4:36 pm
Great Aunt Jane was one of a kind. My father looked forward to visiting with her when he made trips home to Pennsylvania. Learning our family history first hand. He was so in awe of her and her vast knowledge. I hope to continue researching on our families and honor her legacy.