Walter "Jack" Lane

W. Jack Lane, 85, of Easton, MD, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 6th, 2025, at Talbot Hospice. Born on July 12, 1939, in Oil City, PA, Jack was the son of the late Walter J. and Bernice West Lane. He attended schools in Oil City and Titusville, PA, and graduated from Colestock High School in 1957, where he played the trombone in the band. Jack attended Williamsport Technical Institute in Williamsport, PA, from 1958-1960. He worked in various machine shops until he went to work for Cooper-Bessemer, a job that took him all across the United States. Jack was drafted into the U.S. Army on April 16, 1963. He was honorably discharged on April 17, 1965. On April 24, 1965, he married his sweetheart, Pauline L. Bement in Centerville, PA. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary next month. Jack and Pauline lived in Grove City, PA, where their two children were born. He accepted a position at Easton Utilities as Electric Plant Maintenance Supervisor on April 24, 1973, a position he held until he retired on October 1, 1999. Jack and Pauline enjoyed traveling. They visited Hawaii, Germany, Switzerland, Ireland, and Alaska, to name a few. They enjoyed spending a month in Ft. Myers, FL during the winters. Jack also enjoyed bowling, golf, and gardening. Most of all, he took great pleasure in being at home with his family. Jack is survived by his wife of 59 years, Pauline; daughter Carolyn (Davey); sister Patricia Sheffer of Meadville PA; nephews, Gordon Sheffer (Barb) of Cochranton, PA and Dale Bement (Lucy) of Centerville, PA; and niece Debbie Smith (Scott) of Hydetown, PA; as well as his two grand-cats, Duke and Nottingham. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Edward Jack, who passed away on December 24, 1986. A memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Talbot Bible Church, 9114 Chapel Road, Easton, MD, where friends and family may visit from 10am-12pm. Lunch will immediately follow. Interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in memory of Jack to either Talbot Bible Church, 9114 Chapel Rd, Easton, MD, 21601 or Talbot Hospice, 586 Cynwood Dr, Easton, MD, 21601 The family would like to thank everyone for their love and support.

Walter "Jack" Lane

July 12, 1939 - March 6, 2025