Jane Elizabeth May

Jane Elizabeth May, 76, of Salem, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at the Hospice House in Poland.
She was born October 21, 1944, in Niles, the daughter of Dalbert and Sylvia (Hurst) Bowman.
Prior to retirement in 2006, Jane worked in the laundry department at Salem Community Hospital. She was a charter member of the West Point Lion’s Club (the 1st Lady’s Lion Club). She was a longtime member of the First Christian Church of Salem and more recently attended Woodland Park United Methodist Church in McDonald. She was a former member of the Salem Community Theater.
Jane loved her family and going on vacations. Many memories were made during camping trips and trips to the Trent River area in Canada. She loved to watch television shows and movies, and especially enjoyed science fiction. Jane loved to read and could most always be found with a book or word search in her hand. She was also known for always having snacks to share with the grandkids.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Earl Sid May Jr., whom she married June 30, 1973 and died January 17, 1995. She is also preceded in death by her brother Roy W. Bowman, her son Jason R. Barker, her daughter Pamela A. Wickersham and her great grandson Ryder D. Metzgar.
She is survived by a brother, Lee R. Bowman; her children Lori (Lee) Mason, Penny Barker, James (Isabel) Barker; son-in-law, Phillip Wickersham; grandchildren, Marcella (Kevin) Fields, Joshua (Tiffany) Wickersham, Amanda Swanson, Haley (Chrissy) Wickersham-Cramer, Spencer Barker, Mariah (Jason) Hennen, Tyler Barker, Travis (Rachel) Metzgar, and Mallory Mason; and 12 great grandchildren.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Monday, September 20th, from 4:00- 6:00 PM at, Lane Funeral Homes, Mineral Ridge Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Monday at 6:00 PM at the funeral home.