Janet Bricker

Janet L. Bricker, 79, of 1851 Clinton Avenue, Chambersburg, died Friday, April 29, 2011 in Menno Haven, where she had been a resident for two weeks.

Born May 24, 1931 in Fayetteville, she was a daughter of the late H. Huber and Laurene Harvie Bowers.

During her life Janet worked as a receptionist in the office of Dr. Robert Wingerd and was an Avon Representative for over 20 years.

She was a 1949 graduate of Chambersburg High School and attended Shippensburg University.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Ladies Auxiliary of Charles Nitterhouse VFW Post #1599, Kindly Canines, and Falling Spring Court #139 Order of Amaranth.

She was the widow of Norman R. Bricker, Jr., who died December 1, 2007.

She is survived by two sons: Dana R. “Danny” Bricker and his wife Tammy, of Chambersburg and Norman H. Bricker and his wife Norma, of Shippensburg, five grandchildren: Elise, Daniel, Dane, Carley, and Casey, a brother-in-law: Blaine M. Brown, of Carlisle, two nieces: Cindy Grove and her husband Bob, of Lititz and Deb Richcreek and her husband Ron, of Carlisle, a number of cousins, and her beloved dogs: Snoopy and Charlie Brown. She was also preceded in death by a sister: Amy B. Brown, who died April 11, 2005, and a nephew: Mike Brown who died November 1, 1989.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. in the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home, Inc., Shippensburg. The Rev. Harold E. Yeager will officiate. Burial will be in Norland Cemetery. Viewing will be 6:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Menno Haven, 2011 Scotland Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201 or the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter, 2325 Country Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202.