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Janice L. Prentice

May 12, 2017

Janice L. Prentice, 88, formerly of Bethlehem Township, died Friday, May 12, 2017 in Abington Manor, Easton.

Born June 2, 1928 in Robertsdale, PA, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Herbert W. and Marietta (Griest) Glassco.  Her husband, Joseph R. Prentice died in 1997.

Janice was a bridal consultant at Bixler’s Jewelers, Easton.  She was also a piano teacher.  She was a member of St. John’s Church on Morgan Hill and a graduate of Oberlin College.

Surviving are her son, Richard J. “Rick” Prentice and his wife, Gayle of Spencer, NC; 2 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren and a great great grandson.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, June 2, 2017 at the Northampton Memorial Shrine, Palmer Township.  The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Church on Morgan Hill, 2720 Morgan Hill Rd., Easton, PA 18042 or The Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042.  Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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  1. Emily Schiller

    May 13, 2017 at 4:01 pm

    A pray for your family asking our Heavenly Father
    to give you the comfort you need found in His words
    at 2 Corinthains 1:3,4 and remember the hope of the
    fulfillment of His promise in Acts 24:15 of the
    resurrection. With my sincere condolences.

  2. Jo Marie Gray

    May 14, 2017 at 9:54 pm

    I was saddened to read of Janice’s passing.
    I only knew her from Abington Manor when I would go there to visit. She was always smiling and had a great laugh. She was so much fun to joke with. I will truly miss seeing her.