Janet Mary (Smith) High

Janet High, 73, of Conyngham passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the Highlands at Wyomissing, where she resided.

Born in Hazleton on June 27, 1952, to the late Robert P. and Helen T. Smith, Janet was one of three children and grew up in West Hazleton. A proud Wildcat, she attended West Hazleton High School and graduated in 1970. After high school she took a job with PPL where she met her future husband Gary L. High. Gary and Janet were married July 28, 1973 and resided in Conyngham for more than 45 years; raising two sons, Christopher and Michael.

Janet was an active volunteer in her community and spent many years helping the Conyngham Valley Civic Organization (CVCO). Janet was a passionate cook and found great joy in volunteering at Conyngham's Valley Day, where she worked alongside friends and neighbors preparing many of the festival's beloved food items. She loved Penn State football and spent many a Saturday in State College rooting on the Nittany Lions. Most of all, she cherished time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.

Along with her parents, Janet is predeceased by her husband Gary who passed away in 2019. She is survived by her two sons Christopher, husband of Bobbi-Jo, and Michael, husband of Amanda, and grandchildren, Ryan, Kara, Carter, Callie, Elizabeth and Thomas. She's also survived by her two brothers, Allan, husband of Toni, and Paul, husband of Adrienne and many nieces and nephews.

Janet's family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of the Highlands at Wyomissing for the excellent care she received while residing there for the last few years.

Her funeral will be held Monday, June 1, 2026, at 11 AM from Harman Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc. (East), 669 W. Butler Dr, Drums. Burial will follow in Mt. View Cemetery, West Hazleton. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday morning from 10 AM until the service.

Memorial donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601 or online at www.alz.org. Online condolences can be entered, and more information is available at www.harmanfuneral.com.

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