Jane Louise Pahuta

Obituary of Jane Louise Pahuta (WATERPORT) Jane L. Pahuta, age 76, died February 10, 2021 at her residence following a long illness. She was born June 9, 1944 in Harrisburg, PA to James and Grace (Jewell) Engle and had lived in this area most of her life. Jane was a former member of St. Joseph’s Church, now Holy Family Parish. Following her high school graduation, she went to cosmetology school and was a hairdresser for many years. She also worked for the NYS DOT Canal System, retiring in 1999. Jane was an avid supporter of many charity organizations, especially those having to do with animals or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. She enjoyed going to the casino, traveling to Camp Graceland in the mountains, and going to watch her grandchildren race motorcycles. She loved her grandchildren with all her heart. Mrs. Pahuta was predeceased by brothers: John “Jack” Engle, Lloyd “Bud” Engle, Howard Engle, Robert “Bob” Engle, William “Bill” Engle, Richard “Dick” Engle, sisters: Marion Phillips, Grace Monacelli, Ruth O’Hearn, great-granddaughter: Baylee Jane McClary, and very good friend: David Pahuta, Sr. She is survived by her son: David Pahuta Jr. of Waterport, her daughter: Tammy (David) Wells of Albion, her brothers: Walter (Linda) Engle, Donald (Linda) Engle, both of Elba, grandchildren: Jessica (Steven) McClary, Devon (Tiffany) Pahuta, Ryan (Carly Fox) Wells, Timothy (Allison Howard) Wells, 1 great-granddaughter: Isabell Pahuta, 2 sister-in-laws: Betty Geiger and Shirley Pahuta, several nieces and nephews as well as her beloved dog “Sadie” and her cat “Maggie. The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. 21 West Avenue-Albion, WEDNESDAY 4-7 pm where her funeral service will be held THURSDAY at 11 am. To view the livestream of her service, please watch the video below her obituary on the website. Interment will be in Mt. Albion Cemetery. Please note that the Funeral Home will be operating at 50% capacity per state guidelines as of February 5, 2021. NYS requires those in attendance to adhere to social distancing guidelines and face coverings are mandatory. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made your choice of any local animal shelter.