Obituary of Jane A. Stephan

Jane A. Stephan Jane A. Stephan passed away peacefully Friday, April 26, 2013, at Blowing Rock Extended Care in Blowing Rock, NC, at the age of 91. Her son, Paul, and daughter-in-law, Susan, were at her side. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who cherished all of her family. Born July 4, 1921, in Pottsville, PA, Jane was the daughter of George Andes and Anna Thomas Andes, who later married Andrew Overpeck after George's death. She married Paul G. Stephan August 16, 1941. She is survived by a son Paul Stephan, Jr. and wife Susan, a daughter Trudy Bohner and husband Guy, six grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Paul, and two children, a daughter Ann and a son Chuck. Jane and her husband lived in various places but spent much of their life in Landenberg, PA, before moving to NC in 1979, where they lived near Linville and then the Asheville area. Jane moved to Boone, NC, in 2010 after the death of her husband. She was a resident at Appalachian/Brian Estates, The couple was active in churches in each location, most recently in Fletcher Methodist Church, Fletcher, NC. For many years they also enjoyed traveling in their RV all over the country. Jane's remains are being cremated. No services are planned, but a small family gathering will take place at a future time. Memorials in Jane's name may be made to Medi-Home Hospice, PO Box 1357, Newland, NC 28657. The attentive and loving care by both Hospice and Blowing Rock Extended Care are greatly appreciated by Jane's family, and particularly by her son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Susan Stephan. Online condolences may be shared with the Stephan family at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com