Janet L. Rogers, 88, of State Route 428, Oil City, went to be with the Lord at 4:00 AM, Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at her daughter and son-in-law’s home on Wallaceville Road, Titusville.
Born October 20, 1925 in Oakland Township, Franklin, she was the daughter of the late Albert Clare and Pearl (McCurry) Flickner.
On July 29, 1947 Janet married Frederick C. Rogers, who preceded her in death on March 14, 1993.
Mrs. Rogers was a homemaker. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who lived her life for the Lord.
Janet was a 1943 graduate of Franklin High School. She was a member of the Oakland United Methodist Church. Janet was past President of the United Methodist Women at the church, taught Sunday School, and was a member of the choir. She also volunteered her time at the local school. Janet was a member of the former Oakland Grange, #281, County of Venango and worked at the Manifold in Franklin for a short period of time.
Mrs. Rogers enjoyed singing and quilt making.
Janet is survived by her children, Larry D. Rogers of Oil City, Rev. Timothy M. Rogers and his wife, Shirley of Uniontown, PA; Douglas A. Rogers and his wife, Donna of Cooperstown, and Carla Tarr and her husband, Michael of Titusville; daughter-in-law, Kathy Rogers of Franklin; brother, William (“Bill”) Flickner and his wife, Shelley of Franklin; and her sister, Doris Speer of Franklin.
She is additionally survived by her 14 grandchildren, Evalena L. Rogers of Orlando, FL, Emerick D. Rogers and his wife, Dawn of Lynchburg, VA, Stephanie M. Rogers of Rouseville, Samantha M. Rogers of Rouseville, Adam C. Rogers of Franklin, Joe R. Rogers of Franklin, Ken M. Tarr and his wife, Lisa of Maple Park, Ill, Michelle L. Graham and her husband, Anthony of Raleigh, NC, Dan C. Tarr and his wife, Joanna of Norfolk, VA, Jonathan D. Rogers of Cooperstown, Jennifer R. Rogers of Cooperstown, Janean E. Rogers of Cooperstown, Jorden N. Rogers of Cooperstown, and Jodi A. Major of New Cumberland, PA; and 7 great-grandchildren, Victoria D. Rogers, Miya Elise Sineker, Tucker M. Tarr, Baby girl Tarr, who is expected in April 2014, Kendra N. Major, Brielle L. Major, and Brooke Long.
In addition to her parents and husband, listed above, Janet was preceded in death by her son, Guy C. Rogers on August 25, 2004; brothers, Judd L. Flickner and Roy E. Flickner; and her sister, Iona E. Flickner.
Friends will be received at the Oakland United Methodist Church, 1431 State Route 428, Oil City, PA on Saturday, March 15, 2014, from noon to 3:00 pm. Funeral services will be held following visitation at 3:00 pm on Saturday at the church, with the Rev., Dr. Edward Saxman of the Oakland United Methodist Church, officiating. The Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin is handling the arrangements.
Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery.
In Mrs. Rogers’ memory, memorial donations may be made to the Oakland United Methodist Church, 1431 State Route 428, Oil City, PA 16301 and/or the VNA Hospice Foundation, 491 Allegheny Blvd., Franklin, PA 16323