Obituary of Janice Spencer Vestal

Janice Spencer Vestal, 69, of 307 W. South St., Groton NY, died June 11, 2010 peacefully at home with family by her side and with the help of Hospice of Tompkins County. Janice was a graduate of Dryden High School. She retired from Smith Corona with over 35 years of service. Jan then worked at Borg Warner until retiring from there in 2009. She also volunteered at the Cayuga Medical Center. In her spare time, Jan could be found shopping, bowling, playing cards, visiting the NYS Fair, or listening to music at a concert. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband Robert Vestal Sr. of Groton, brother Ralph Bushnell of Freeville, daughters Vicki (Mike) Jordan of Freeville, Penny Tierney and Dawna Benford both of Cortland, sons Greg and Robert Vestal Jr. both of Groton, Keith (Jen) Vestal of Cortland, granddaughters Amanda, Machaela, Samantha, Brittany, Harleigh, and Rachel, grandsons Michael, Brian, Nick and Robert III, close friends Betty Coombs and Hilda Peterson of Groton, special aunt and uncle Billie and Wilbur Karcher of Deposit. Janice was predeceased by her parents George and Gladoloa Crump Bushnell and daughter Tammy Vestal. Calling hours will be Wednesday 11 am-12:45 pm with a funeral service to begin 1 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc. 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland NY 13045. Burial will follow at the Cortland Rural Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Hospicare and Palliative Care Svcs. Of Tompkins Co., 172 E. King Rd., Ithaca NY, 14850. Jans family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Hospicare, especially Debbie & Lissy for their wonderful care To offer condolences online, please visit www.wright-beard.com Was sorry to hear of Jan's passing..She will be greatly missed..I remember her for being so jovial and her laugh...Thoughts of the family are with us... Hazel Jacobs Smith We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Janice we both worked with her at Borg. She was a very sweet person that we both got to know and work with. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and Bob may God give you the strength to get through this hard time. If we can help in anyway get in touch with us. Ed & Cindy Seamon I remember Jan, my mother and I heading up to the NYS fair to see Reba McEntire and Brooks and Dung. We were in the left lane and the turn was coming up and Jan cranked that wheel and we sailed past 3 lanes into the turn off--we all laughed so much! Tammy .May the Lord be with you, Jan......Rest in peace !!! We will miss you, Jim & Sharon love you mostest bestest. I know you love me more.I'll love you forever.Until we meet again. Don't forget, you'll be waiting for me. Give my love to Cristia.Sisters forever Billie Karcher Keith I am so sorry .. I knew Jan and she was a great person. sharon partridge Jan was a good woman and I will miss her. I offer her family my condolences Mike Tierney Dear Bob,and family, We were so sorry to hear of Janice's passing. She was such a kind person, who was a lifesaver to us when Yvonne was little. I will alsways remember her smile and laugh. We treasured Janice and your family as neighbors and friends when we lived in Groton. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Ed & Becky Vallely Keith and Jen: Our sympathy for your loss. Jan was a great supervisor when we worked together at Smith Corona. If we can do anything, please give us a call. Charles and Carol Duff Thinking of you in your time of loss and keeping you in our prayers. Deb Stafford Chace Bob,Just heard today. Heather and I are very sorry for your loss.She is a wonderful woman! Ronald W Harrison My sincere condolences to Bob and family. Jan was one of those people that lit up a room and left people happier for knowing her. James Bower was so sorry to read of jan's passing She was a lot of fun and enjoyed working with her She is with the lord now and being well taken care of Sharon Gruber Keith & Jen, So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you!! Pam Wooten