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Janet (Forbes) Eiler 1932 - 2005

Janet (Forbes) Eiler of Drums, Luzerne County, PA was born on May 1, 1932 in Jamaica, New York, and died at age 73 years old on August 3, 2005 at her summer residence on Lake Nuangola in Pennsylvania. Janet Eiler was buried on August 6, 2005 at Oak Lawn Cemetery and Mausoleum in Wilkes-Barre.

Janet (Forbes) Eiler
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Drums, Luzerne County, PA 18222
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May 1, 1932
Jamaica, New York
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  • Introduction

    Janet was born on May 1, 1932 to Frank E Forbes and Elizabeth Koehler in Jamaica, New York and was her parent's only child. She attended Sewanhaka High School and was involved with French Club and Gamma Hi-Y, a philanthropic and social club at school. In 1959 she married Carl P. Eiler in Manhattan, New York City, New York, and they had one child together, Betsy Johnston. She was a school teacher for the Island Trees Public Schools in Long Island and continued her philanthropic efforts started in high school by volunteering and spending her time with family and friends. She was an avid member of the St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Drums, where she served as the financial secretary and volunteered at Eckley Miners' Village, a local museum. Janet loved spending time at her home on Lake Nuangola where she died unexpectedly on August 3, 2005. Even in death, she was philanthropic with the family requesting donations in honor of Janet to various organizations including her church, miner's village, and more. See Janet (Forbes) Eiler: Obituary.
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    1932

    Birthday

    May 1, 1932
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    Jamaica, New York
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    She was a white female.

  • Nationality & Locations

    She was a US Citizen born in New York City, NY. In 1940 she lived with her parents in Hempstead, Nassau, New York. Throughout her life, Janet lived in in New York City, NY, Levittown, NY, Drums, PA. Janet died in Lake Nuangola PA at her summer residence on Lake Nuangola. She spent the last 16 years of her life in Drums, after moving from Belrose, Long Island.

  • Early Life & Education

    Janet attended Sewanhaka High School in Floral Park, New York. She was a member of the "Gamma Hi-Y" organization and the French club called "L'Oriflamme".

  • Religious Beliefs

    Janet was a member of the St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Drums, PA where she served as the financial secretary.

  • Professional Career

    She was a school teacher for the Island Trees Public Schools in Long Island.

  • Personal Life & Family

    In 1959 she married Carl P. Eiler in Manhattan, New York City, New York, and they had one child together, Betsy Johnston. She enjoyed volunteering, spending time with family and friends, and relaxing at her at her summer house on Lake Nuangola in PA.
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    2005

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    August 3, 2005
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    her summer residence on Lake Nuangola in Pennsylvania
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    2005

    Gravesite & Burial

    August 6, 2005
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    Oak Lawn Cemetery and Mausoleum in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
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  • Obituary

    Published Friday August 5, 2005 in the Standard-Speaker Newspaper (Hazelton, PA) and the Times Leader (Wilkes-Barre, PA): Janet F. Eiler, 73, of Maple Drive, Drums, passed away suddenly Wednesday at her summer residence on Lake Nuangola. Born in Jamaica, NY, on May 1, 1932, she was the daughter of late Frank E. and Elizabeth K. (Kohler) Forbes. She spend the past 16 years in Drums, after moving from Belrose, Long Island. Mrs. Eiler was a retired school teacher for the Island Trees Public Schools in Long Island and was a member of the St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Drums, where she served as the financial secretary. She also volunteered at Eckley Miners' Village and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She loved spending time at her home on Lake Nuangola. Preceding her death, in addition to her parents, was her husband, Carl P. Eiler, in 1988. Surviving are her daughter Betsy Johnston, and her husband, Ted Reichart, along with several cousins. Her funeral will be held Saturday at 10am in St. Paul's U.M. Church, Drums, with the Rev. Connie Stiller officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call tonight from 7-9 at Harman Funeral Homes and Crematory INC (East), 669 W. Butler Drive, Drums. In a loving tribute to Janet, the family requests donations to St. Paul's U.M. Church, American Cancer Society, Eckley Miners' Village, or a library of one's choice.
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Janet Forbes Eiler Gravesite
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French Club
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French Club
From the 1949 Sewanhaka High School Yearbook, a photo of Janet (second row 3rd from the left) and other French club members.

The club name was "L'Oriflamme and as described in the yearbook, was formed for the benefit of those students of French who were interested in the people, customs, and civilization of France.
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Gamma Hi-Y
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Gamma Hi-Y
Janet (second row second from the left) and fellow classmates in the Gamma Hi-Y organization from the 1949 Sewanhaka High School Yearbook.

As listed in the yearbook, Gamma Hi-Y, under the supervision of Miss Olive Bucks endeavors to create, maintain, and extend, throughout the school and community, high standards of character. Each year, Gamma presents a one hundred dollar scholarship and gives dolls to orphans of a home in Jamaica. Several social and money raising events are also held.
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