Jane Marie Williams, 94, who had resided in West Sunbury and Butler for over 80 years passed away May 25, 2024 at her home in LaQuinta, CA with her daughter, Dawne by her side.
She was born April 15, 1930 in Butler, the daughter of the late John and Evelyn (Eshenbaugh) Waldenmyer.
Jane was married for 74 years to Charles “Bud” and they lived most of their lives in the West Sunbury area where they raised their three daughters. Bud and Jane loved traveling with their daughters showing their Quarter Horses. Jane had belonged to the West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, being one of the oldest living members. She was a life member of The Eastern Star & White Shrine. Jane volunteered at the Butler Memorial Hospital gift shop, The Cherry Tree for many years. Working at the shop brought her great joy. She loved golfing in many leagues with all of her friends. Jane was a “Martha Stewart” of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. She loved sharing her gift by teaching floral design, craft classes and assisting in party planning and golf banquets. Jane was a seamstress who made clothes for her daughters: Christmas pajamas, doll clothes, Western wear and prom dresses. As one of Bortmas, The Butler Florist, first wedding consultants, she sent many brides down the aisle.
Surviving are her daughters, Dawne (Larry) Blazevich of Indio, CA and Jody Williams of Cranberry Township; her granddaughter, Brooke (Kirk) Thorell and great grandchildren, Kaiden and Lorelai of Pasadena, CA, 3 grandsons, Rex (Christie) Blazevich and great grandchildren, Luke and Emery of Dallas, TX , Thomas (Samantha) Carnevale and great grandchildren, Andrew, Jacob and Lucas of Plainfield, IL and Matthew Carnevale of Chicago, IL; and her son-in-law, Craig Carnevale of Naperville, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Charles “Bud” Williams who passed away January 21, 2022, her oldest daughter, Suzanne Carnevale, her brothers, William “Bill” and Dale Waldenmyer and her sister, Ruth Griffith.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 16th at the Young Funeral Home, 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler, on July 16, 2024 from 10:30 until the time of the memorial service at 11 AM with Rev. Mark S. Davis HR, of the West Sunbury UP Church officiating. A celebration of life luncheon will be held after the service in honor of Jane.
Private burial will be held in the West Sunbury Union Cemetery.
The family requested any memorial donations be made in Jane’s honor to Butler Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, % Jane Williams’ Memorial, 1 Hospital Way, Butler, PA 16061