JANE C. (CARRIS) NIEL OBITUARY
Jane Clarrington (Carris) Niel, 98, of R.D. Glen Campbell (Smithville), PA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital in DuBois, PA.
The daughter of Louis Carris and Margaret (Tyger) Carris Pearce, she was born on March 2, 1924 in Banks Twp., Indiana Co., PA.
Jane’s mother passed away when she was twelve years old and she was raised by her grandparents, Homer and Edna Tyger.
She was a graduate of Glen Campbell High School.
On April 18, 1940, she married Luther “Kutch” E. Niel and they shared over 67 years of marriage until his death on May 5, 2007.
Jane was the oldest member of the Smithport United Methodist Church, where she was a lifetime member. She was very active in her church. Jane taught Sunday and Bible school classes, as well as serving for a long time as financial secretary. Jane was the current board chairman at her church, a position she held for many years.
Jane was an avid canasta card player.
She worked at various places over the years and retired from The Ed Kengersky Insurance Agency, where she was employed as an office worker.
Jane is survived by her daughter: Shirley “Shyrl” Spicher and husband Allan of Gipsy, PA and her son Barry Niel and wife Sharon (Scubon) of Smithville, PA; her nephew Larry Poliyak of Punxsutawney, PA; her five grandchildren: Alyson Reitz and husband Bill; Kevin Spicher and wife Cindy; Troy Niel and wife Kim; Trent Niel and wife Amy and Trevor Niel; her six great-grandchildren: Christopher Chichy and wife Amanda; Kayla Cash and husband Bill; Brandi Yeager and husband Robby; Taylor Brewer and husband Josh; Erika Niel and Daniel Niel, her nine great great-grandchildren: Junior; Cahlia; Maci; Hunter and McKenna Cash; Annabelle and Adalynn Yeager and Madison and Mackenzie Brewer.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her grandparents; her husband; her granddaughter Tracy L. (Niel) Chichy in 2001 and her brother Richard Carris and wife Esther.
Family and friends will be received from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at the Rairigh Funeral Home, Ltd. in Hillsdale, PA. Jane’s funeral service and interment will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Visit www.rairighfh.com to sign Jane’s guestbook and share a condolence message.
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Mame, as her grandchildren knew her, was the most caring, loving, and genuine person that you would ever meet. She was such a blessing to have as a grandmother, a great grandmother and a great great grandmother.
She knew exactly how to make you smile, and how to make you laugh. She wasn't just a grandmother or a great grandmother or great great grandmother, she was your best friend. Someone you could call if you were having a bad day or someone to call just to talk with. Nobody could ever replace her.
She was loved by so many for so many different reasons. Anybody that ever came across her in their lifetime, she had a major impact on them because she was such a sweet person. She will forever be loved and missed.
Written by great-granddaughter Kayla (Chichy) Cash