W. Jane Bieret, 96, formerly of Emmaus, died July 30, 2025 in Phoebe Home, Allentown. She was the wife of the late James F. Bieret. Born in Warfordsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas T. and Vivien R. (Hill) Louden.

She was a 1946 graduate of Allentown HS and a 1949 graduate of the Allentown Hospital School of Nursing, where she was a member of the Allentown Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association. Jane was the last surviving member of the close circle of nurses from the class of ’49, known as the “Club Gang,” who visited together once a month for 67 years.

She was a lifelong member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Allentown where she was a member of the Altar Guild. She was a member of several bridge clubs and enjoyed playing cards with friends. She spent many weekends at Swartswood Lake, where she cheered on her husband and son from the beach during sailing competitions. She loved spending time with her parents and family at the cottage (aka “Grammy’s Hut”) situated by a waterfall on Unami Creek in Sumneytown.

She is survived by a son, James D. Bieret and his wife Michele S. of Woodbridge, VA; daughters Susan J. and husband David Beck of Riegelsville and Katherine A. and husband Michael J. Yanushefski of Zionsville; seven grandsons and five great-grandchildren.

Condolences may be offered at: jsburkholder.com

Contributions may be made in Jane’s memory to: St. John’s Lutheran Church 37 S. Fifth St. Allentown, PA 18101.