Janet M. Gardner, 65, of Lower Saucon Twp. died Friday, August 7, 2009 at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill surrounded by her loving family. She is the wife of Howard W. Gardner, Jr.

Born in Fountain Hill on February 29, 1944 to Margaret (Hoffert) Youngkin of Hellertown and the late Clarence Youngkin. She was a faithful member of Lower Saucon United Church of Christ, Hellertown where she was a past secretary of its Consistory. Janet enjoyed being a “leap year” child and celebrated her “16th birthday” with family and friends in 2008. She was a devoted wife, daughter, mother and grandmother and faced many challenges that demonstrated her strength, faith and love of life.

Survivors: In addition to her loving Husband of 37 years and Mother; Son, Jeffrey H. and his wife Kimberlee A. of Downingtown; Daughters, Jennifer G. wife of Michael J. Galvin of Wrightsville and Amy G. wife of Brian P. Cranston of Barrington, NJ; Brother, James E. and his wife Roberta of Magnolia, NJ; Sister, Diane S. wife of Thomas F. Bartman of Allentown; and 7 Grandchildren, Meghan M., Zachary O., Ryan J., Lauren E., Olivia A., Ava M. and Katelyn G.

Services: Family and friends are invited to call 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Monday, August 10, 2009 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 326 Main Street - Hellertown and 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the church. The service will be 10:00 a.m. at the Lower Saucon UCC, 1375 Third Avenue, Hellertown. The interment will conclude services at Union Cemetery of Hellertown.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers memorials to the church and or the American Cancer Society.