Jane D. McFarland, 98, of Warren, PA., died Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the Rouse Home, Youngsville, PA., after an extended illness. She was born May 1, 1926 in Poughkeepsie, New York. Jane was the daughter of William P. and Mary Moran Darrow.
She has resided in the Warren area since 1995, moving here from Milan, TN. Jane was a 1944 graduate of Poughkeepsie High School and earned her registered nursing degree from
Hospital School of Nursing, Washington, D.C. She was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church and the church choir. She enjoyed bowling with the Senior League at Riverside Bowling Lanes.
Jane is survived by her 6 children – Thomas J. McFarland, III and wife, Karyn of Boston, MA., Terry Jane Chiaravalloti of Youngsville, PA., Michael P. McFarland and wife, Cindy of Newburg, N.Y., Mary Christine Tall and husband, Rod of Myrtle Beach, N.C., Susan Wilks and husband, Craig of Hamilton, OH., Jennifer Marie Hendon of Dyer, TN., 15 Grandchildren, 18 Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. McFarland whom she married January 25, 1947, in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., 2 Brothers – John and William Darrow, 2 Sisters – Mary Ciolko, Ann McAllister, 2 Son-in-laws, Bob Chiaravalloti and Wallace Hendon.
Friends may call at St. Joseph R.C. Church, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren, PA., on Thursday, February 13, 2025, a half hour prior to a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 A.M., with Fr. Richard C. Tomasone, Pastor, officiating. A Celebration of Life will be held later at a day and time to be announced.
Interment will be in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through National Downs Syndrome Society, 8 E. 41st Street, 8th Floor, New York, New York 10017. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com <www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com/> The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.