Janet E. Reiter

Janet E. Reiter, 78, of 316 Old Kersey Road, Kersey, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022, at her residence, after a lengthy illness.

She was born May 7, 1944, in Athens, OH, daughter of the late Paul and Ruby Moyer Heyde and was a graduate of Eastmoor Academy High School in Columbus, OH, Class of 1962.  Not long after graduation, Janet relocated to St. Marys.  She was an employee of the former BiLo and Riverside stores, working in the bakery.

On March 25, 1995, in the St. Agnes Episcopal Church, Janet married Grant L. Reiter, in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Bruce Burkness.  Grant preceded her in death on March 11, 2021.

Janet is survived by three daughters: Arlene Wehler of Kersey, Dawn Kagiavas (Gary) of Waterford, PA, and Yvonne Wehler of St. Marys; her son, Joseph Wehler (Mary Lou) of St. Marys; six grandchildren: Kaylee Kagiavas, Sierra Hoffman (Nate), Alexa Pistner, Skylar Yanochko, Nate Yanochko, and Ella Wehler; her brother, Jim Heyde (Carol) of Webster, MO; her sister-in-law, Lois Reiter of San Diego, CA; and by her brother and sister-in-law, Gordon and Carol Reiter of Kersey.  Also surviving are three step-children: Renee R. Boburka (James), Brian D. Reiter (Leah), and Randal A. Reiter; eight step-grandchildren: Grace, Katelyn, and Noelle Boburka; Kara, Mitchell, and Lindsey Reiter; and Mykalia and Madisyn Reiter.

Family was everything to Janet, especially her grandchildren.  She enjoyed decorating for the holidays and would have an Easter egg hunt in their blueberry bushes.  Janet also enjoyed taking care of the family camp.

A Funeral Service will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Friday, August 26, 2022, at 11:00 AM, with the Rev. Erik Hart officiating.  Burial will be in the Laurel Run Cemetery in Penfield.

Visitation will be held at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to Penn Highlands Community Nurses, 757 Johnsonburg Road, Suite 200, St. Marys, PA  15857; Shriners Hospitals for Children, Attn: Processing Center, PO Box 947765, Atlanta, GA  30394; or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN  38101-9908.