Janet Hammond

Janet Lyda Hammond passed away of natural causes on April 26, 2020 in Erie, Pennsylvania.  Born June 10, 1927 in Erie, Pennsylvania, Janet was the loving daughter of Adelbert James Schaffner and Marion Agnes Schaffner.  She was married for 50 years to Alvin Eugene Hammond, in May of 1948 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. 

Janet was a lifetime resident of Erie, Pennsylvania where she and her husband built and ran Hammond’s Market on State Street.  She was a graduate of Academy High School.  

Her loving and out-going personality was always a comfort to her children, family and numerous friends in her life.  Her memory continues to comfort them today. 

Surviving are her two children, A.E. “Skip” Hammond, of Erie and Linda Hammond Wagner, of Williamstown, Massachusetts and Linda’s husband, William G. Wagner.  She also leaves behind her pride and joy, two grandchildren, Katharine A. Wagner, of Washington DC and Tyler Christian Hammond, of Milford, New Hampshire, and Tyler’s spouse, Stacey Privia-Hammond. 

Internment will be at Erie Cemetery.  A private memorial will be held at a future date. Arrangements are under the care of Burton Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 602 W. 10^th St., Erie. 

Memorial contributions should be made to the Erie Humane Society, 2407 Zimmerly Rd, Erie, PA 16506. 

Send condolences at www.Burtonfuneralhome.com.