Janet E. Roscher

Janet E. (Slater) Roscher, 85, of Lansdale, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 14 at Morningside House of Towamencin. She was the wife of Heinz Roscher, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Robert A. and Jenny  (Hudson) Slater.

After high school, Janet worked for several years as a Bell Telephone operator prior to marrying Heinz and starting a family.  She remained a devoted wife and mother for many years before her 33 year employment in the North Penn School District's Food Service Department.   Janet worked the majority of her 33 years of service as a baker at North Penn High School, where she grew to be affectionately known as "The Cookie Lady".  Janet enjoyed sewing, baking, and viewing wildlife, particularly the bird, deer and fox visits to her backyard.   Janet's greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Surviving with her husband are daughters Janet E. Gross, wife of Robert and Lisa A. Wright, wife of Sam; brothers William Slater, companion of Ursula Fox and Kenneth Slater husband of Mary; grandchildren Allison Martin, wife of Barry, Joyana Gross, Megan Billetz, wife of Brandon, Steven Gerhart, and Abigail Gross; step grandchildren Christa Gaus, wife of Chris, Rebecca Selden, wife of Robert, and Sam Wright; and step great grandchildren Tyler, Hunter, Callen, and Piper. Along with her parents she is predeceased by her brother Robert Slater Jr.

Visitation will be Saturday, March 9 from 9:00AM to 10:45AM at First Baptist Church, 700 N. Broad Street, Lansdale with a celebration of Janet's life to begin at 11:00AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Janet's name to: First Baptist Church Fellowship Fund, 700 N Broad St, Lansdale, PA 19446
Contributions will be used to support those with financial hardships or food insecurity within the community.