Janet B. Kuczawa

Janet B Kuczawa, 89, of Temple, passed away peacefully of natural causes on September 25, 2019.

She was the widow of Edward G. Kuczawa, who died in 2015. Janet's ex-husband, Donald H Smith, died in 1984.

Born in Weatherly, PA, she was a daughter of Nelson Layman Sr. and Bertha (Schuholz) Layman.

She graduated from Hazleton High School where she was captain of the swim team. Janet was employed at Camp & Maginnes and The Hamburg Center for many years. She also worked as a Senior Care Giver and a volunteer for the Visiting Nurse Association.

Janet loved playing cards with her family. In her younger days she was a talented counted cross-stitcher. She took joy in working in her children's gardens and in the kitchen.

Surviving are her children, Rhen D. Smith and Robin D., wife of Dennis Linderman.

Also surviving are her five grandchildren: Kira Shuman; Joshua Linderman; Allison Smith; Katrina Samarin; Daniel Linderman; her five great grandchildren: Willow; Cole; Jace; Selma; and Winston.

Other survivors are: her step-daughter, Mary Lynch; her four step grandchildren: Edward, Michelle, Melanie and Haley; her niece Diane Johns. Janet will be remembered by her dear friends Carol, Dawn and MaryLou.

Janet was predeceased by her sisters Margaret, Ruth, Doris, Jean and her brother Nelson, Jr. and also by her step-daughter, Rachel Martin, 2004.

Janet will be missed dearly by her loving friends and family. Her helpfulness, happiness, and compassion were treasured by all.

A memorial service for Janet will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2019 in the Kuhn Funeral Home and Crematory, 5153 Kutztown Road, Temple PA 19560. Friends and family are invited to gather in the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Condolences may be offered at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.