Janice E (Bloch) Neumeister, age 85, of Barry Twp., passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Serenity Gardens, Kulpmont.

She was born on Wednesday, March 19, 1941, a daughter of the late Harold E. Bloch and the late Alma A. (Koch) Bloch.

She was a seamstress prior to her retirement. Janice found great joy in gardening and caring for stray cats. She had a special place in her heart for them and could never turn a stray cat away, always making sure they had a meal and a little extra care.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 61 years, Bruce I Neumeister; her daughter, Bonnie Keim; and her two brothers, Ronald Bloch and Ricky Bloch.

She is survived by two daughters, Donna L Ferraiolo and her husband Dave of Ashland, Kathy A Freeman and her husband Bennett of Hegins; a grandson, Denny Keim of Shamokin; three granddaughters, Tara Keim of Ashland, Erica Ferraiolo of Philadelphia, and Vanessa Ferraiolo of Philadelphia; two great granddaughters, Sarah Ringo of Ashland and Emma Keim of Shamokin; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at Barry Salem United Methodist Church, Weishample, on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Jeff Merwine officiating.

A viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Friday at the church.

Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, Weishample.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View is honored to serve at the Neumeister family.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.