Jean Elizabeth Meddleton

Jean Elizabeth Meddleton, 86, of Manville NJ passed into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 4th at her home of 60 years with family by her side. Known as Jean, Jeannie, Elizabeth, Aunt Jean and Nana, she was born on December 8, 1936 to the late Joseph and Matilda (Drobna) Sheroshik. Jean grew up in Dickson City PA and met her “soul mate”, the love of her life, Ray “Buddy” Meddleton in Forest City PA. They married in 1958 and relocated to Manville where they settled and raised a family. Jean was employed by the Dielh Co. as an IBM Data Entry Supervisor, then left to raise her children. She later accepted a position in Data Entry at a division of Johnson and Johnson. Her goal at the time was to work long enough to amass enough money to buy custom drapes for her home. She retired from J&J after 30 years. Her warm personality and willingness to help anyone in need blessed her with an extensive and far-reaching circle of friends. Some would say that Jean’s only fault was her inability to say “No” to anyone. She was always a shoulder to lean on, an ear to listen, a hand to help and a confidant. She was a woman of devout faith and prior to her illness was an active member of the Altar Rosary Society at Christ the King Church. Jean enjoyed playing pinochle with close friends, dancing the polka, jitter bug and chicken dance, and playing the piano and accordion on which she was self-taught. Above all else, Jean’s pride and joy was her four grandchildren. “Nana” was their favorite story teller, lullaby singer, school teacher, and best friend. She loved her family and spending time just talking with cousins, nieces and nephews. Jean was preceded in death by sisters Josephine Martinelli, Tillie Shoemaker, Marion Dolak and brothers Joseph Sheroshik and Paul Zupancic. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Raymond, her son Ray and daughter-in-law Pam Meddleton of Flemington NJ, daughter Cheryl Stier and son-in-law Peter of Niskayuna NY, and four precious grandchildren: Melissa Meddleton, Cassy Stier, Mark Meddleton, and Christopher Stier. She will also be missed by numerous close nieces, nephews, and cousins. A special thanks to: Dr. Robert Lustig for his care and support, Mike Mullens PT who encouraged her and made her smile, the nursing and staff of the Steeple Chase Infusion Center in Somerville, Tina Basenese NP, Eileen Janora NP and Lindsay from Affinity Hospice for their compassionate care and being there in her time of need. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Jean’s memory to the Manville Rescue Squad, Tomorrows Children’s Fund, Tabby’s Place of Ringoes NJ, or The Saratoga Therapeutic Equestrian Program (STEP) of Glenville NY. Funeral services will be conducted by Ketusky Funeral Home, 1310 Brooks Blvd. Manville NJ with a mass of Christian burial on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 9am at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church (Christ the Redeemer Parish), 120 South Main Street, Manville NJ with interment to follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Hillsborough, NJ.. The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed at the Christ the Redeemer Parish website with a link at www.ctrmanville.com . To view the livestream either scroll down to funerals on the website or go to the Christ the Redeemer, Manville NJ you tube channel.

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Jean Elizabeth Meddleton

December 8, 1936 - January 4, 2023