Janice Lowry

Janice Lowry, age 72, of Galloway, NJ, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2014 in her home with family by her side, after battling cancer for the previous six months. Janice was a wonderful wife, mother, and friend who always put the needs of others above those of herself. She made friends wherever she went.

She was born on January 2, 1942 in Canton, PA, the daughter of the late Liston and Gertrude Wright. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Charles, who resides at home. She is also survived by her children, Scott Lowry of Galloway, NJ, Susan Lowry of Fairfield, CT and three brothers, Lyle Wright, Canton, PA, Harry Wright, Milan, PA, and Ron Wright, New Cumberland, PA; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Janice always spoke fondly of her early years growing up on a dairy farm, time with her brothers, and her many dear childhood, high school, and college friends. She was a member of the East Canton United Methodist Church and 4H. Her love of music extended to playing piano and trumpet and attending all sorts of music events. She graduated from Lycoming College and Williamsport School of Nursing, and as a RN, she dedicated her entire career to pediatric nursing, first at Atlantic City Hospital and then retired from Children’s Seashore House, Atlantic City, NJ after 17 years as Inservice Director. She then taught CPR and first aid at Atlantic County Special Services of NJ. In retirement, she enjoyed attending pool exercise classes and developed wonderful relationships with her fellow pool classmates. She also enjoyed travel with her daughter to Europe, Peru and Egypt and annual family vacations to Cabo San Lucas with friends. Janice was an avid NBA fan and always enjoyed discussing daily world news and politics.

Friends will be received on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Parsels Funeral Home, 324 New Jersey Ave., Absecon, NJ, 08201, (609) 641-0071 between 12 and 2pm and a service will be conducted at 2pm at the funeral home. To send online condolences, please visit www.parselsfh.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Janice may be made online at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.