Obituary for Jane D. Wiswesser (Dobbins)
Jane Drasher Wiswesser, 73, of Gouglersville, passed away on May 23, 2023 at her home. Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late John and Isabel (Shanaman) Dobbins and was the loving partner and then wife of George A. Wiswesser, MD for 20+ years.
A graduate of West Reading High School Class of 1967, she received her Registered Nurse degree from RACC and then received her Bachelors Degree from Alvernia University. For half of her career, Jane delivered and cared for babies at Community General Hospital. Despite losing almost all of her vision due to an autoimmune disease, she continued her professional career. She became a Psychiatric Nurse Specialist in Reading, Harrisburg, and Schuylkill counties, working with Dr. George Wiswesser, focusing on children and families.
An avid reader of audiobooks, Jane loved gardening, birdwatching, taking care of the birds and fish in her pond, and the animals in their yard. She loved traveling with her husband, among their trips to Central and South America especially loved her trips to Ireland, Costa Rica, and cruising on the Amazon. She also attended multiple Psychiatric Conferences throughout North America. She was a lifetime member of the Flying Dutchman Ski Club, making many lifelong friends. Jane had a star named after her from the International Star Registry, so every night her star is shining down on us.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son; Christopher J. Gamber, stepchildren; Kathy Frawley, Andrea McConnell, Lara Rogers, George Wiswesser, and Jeffrey Wiswesser, stepgrandchildren; Madeline and Cara McConnell, Hannah and Sophie Rogers, Tess and Jenna Frawley, Cameron Porter, Natalie, Nicole, Stephen, and Charlie and Adelina Wiswesser, sister; Kathleen Estep, brother; James Dobbins, nieces; Kimberly and Jennifer Estep, and Jolene Dobbins, nephews; John Estep and Jeffery Dobbins, and great- nephew, Tyler Estep. Jane will be missed dearly by her Labrador, Maximillian and Maine Coon, Mia.
A viewing will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 11 am at Kuhn Funeral Home, 739 Penn Ave. West Reading, PA. A funeral service will follow at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, Jane wishes for guests to perform an act of kindness in her memory.
A graduate of West Reading High School Class of 1967, she received her Registered Nurse degree from RACC and then received her Bachelors Degree from Alvernia University. For half of her career, Jane delivered and cared for babies at Community General Hospital. Despite losing almost all of her vision due to an autoimmune disease, she continued her professional career. She became a Psychiatric Nurse Specialist in Reading, Harrisburg, and Schuylkill counties, working with Dr. George Wiswesser, focusing on children and families.
An avid reader of audiobooks, Jane loved gardening, birdwatching, taking care of the birds and fish in her pond, and the animals in their yard. She loved traveling with her husband, among their trips to Central and South America especially loved her trips to Ireland, Costa Rica, and cruising on the Amazon. She also attended multiple Psychiatric Conferences throughout North America. She was a lifetime member of the Flying Dutchman Ski Club, making many lifelong friends. Jane had a star named after her from the International Star Registry, so every night her star is shining down on us.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son; Christopher J. Gamber, stepchildren; Kathy Frawley, Andrea McConnell, Lara Rogers, George Wiswesser, and Jeffrey Wiswesser, stepgrandchildren; Madeline and Cara McConnell, Hannah and Sophie Rogers, Tess and Jenna Frawley, Cameron Porter, Natalie, Nicole, Stephen, and Charlie and Adelina Wiswesser, sister; Kathleen Estep, brother; James Dobbins, nieces; Kimberly and Jennifer Estep, and Jolene Dobbins, nephews; John Estep and Jeffery Dobbins, and great- nephew, Tyler Estep. Jane will be missed dearly by her Labrador, Maximillian and Maine Coon, Mia.
A viewing will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 11 am at Kuhn Funeral Home, 739 Penn Ave. West Reading, PA. A funeral service will follow at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, Jane wishes for guests to perform an act of kindness in her memory.