Jane Bleistine

Jane S. Bleistine, 87, of Jonestown, died on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at Spang Crest Manor.
She was born on Thursday, December 08, 1927 to the late William Sadazahn and Anna Mae Bell nee Brightbill in Lebanon.  She was active in Salem Lutheran Church with the hand bell choir and a member of the Women's Circle. She was a 1945 graduate of Lebanon High School and retired in the 1980's with over 35 years service to Bell Telephone and was a Bell Pioneer. Jane was active in volleyball (1,2,3) and volunteered at Spang Crest. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. Jane believed in Santa Claus.
Surviving are son Robert J. spouse of Tammy Bleistine, Hoover, AL; daughter Lori J. spouse of Claude Rank, Jonestown; grandchildren Thomas spouse of Rachael Rank, Molly M. spouse of Daniel Ciccone; great grandchildren Penelope Rank, Carmine Ciccone, Claudia Ciccone; sister Doris Yost, Seminole, FL; sister-in-law Sister Helen Bleistine, Bethlehem; several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by husband James J. Bleistine; sisters Reeda Hetrick, Joyce Gallagher.
Viewing will be on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 119 N. 8th Street, Lebanon.
Funeral services will be on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 10:30 AM at the church.
Burial will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, following the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church- Preservation Fund, 119 N. 8th Street, Lebanon, PA 17046 or Alzheimer's Association- Greater PA Chapter, 3544 N. Progress Avenue Suite 205, Harrisburg PA 17110.
For more information, to order flowers, or to send messages of condolence, please visit www.christmansfuneralhome.com

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