Janet B. Abbott, 81, of Lander, PA., died Tuesday, October 11,

2016 at her home, peacefully with her husband at her side. She

was born July 14, 1935 in Warren, PA. Janet was the daughter of

the late Wendell and Edna Dudgeon Burgett. She resided most of

her entire life in Lander, PA., and was a graduate of Sugar Grove

High School. Janet was a former member of the Warren Public

Library Association Board of Directors, she also served as

Secretary/Treasurer of Warren County Republican Committee.

She was an active participant and attendee of Warren County

School District meetings, where she often supported both sides of

the fence.

Janet enjoyed numerous trips to New England, where she loved

eating at lobster pots and many trips to the Finger Lakes and the

Outer Banks. She especially enjoyed her visits to Texas to see her

brother, Frank.

Janet also enjoyed her deep sea fishing trips. She was an avid

cook and baker, many people loved her bread. Janet was an

accomplished crossword puzzler, especially completing the New

York Times Crossword puzzle in ink. Most of all she always put

her family first, especially her children. She is remembered as a

wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. All who knew her

will miss her.

Janet is survived by her husband of 61 years, John "Jack" Abbott

whom she married January 29, 1955 in Lander, PA., 4 Children –

Trudy A. Bull and husband, Rex of Lander, PA., Beth Miller and

husband, Joe of Bethel, N.C., Sean P. Abbott and wife, Kerry,

Chad B. Abbott and wife, Linda all of Lander, PA., 1 Brother –

Frank Burgett and wife, Dorothy of Pearland, TX., 5

Grandchildren, Christopher Lindell, Sarah Hacke, MaryAnne

Lindell, Garret and Logan Abbott, 2 Step Grandchildren, Amy

Johnson, and Joshua Tellman, 4 Great Grandchildren, 3 Step

Great Grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service and Celebration of her Life, will be held at a

later time, date and place to be announced. Those wishing to

place memorials may do so through Warren Public Library

Association, 205 Market Street, Warren, PA., 16365 or Bridges of

the Rouse, 905 Fourth Ave., Warren, PA. 16365, or Alzheimer's

Association of Greater Pennsylvania, 1128 State Street, Erie, PA.,

16501, or a Charity of one's choice. E-mail condolences may be

sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com The Donald E.

Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with final

arrangements.