Jan Laverty

Karen Jan (Thompson) Laverty, 69, formerly of Middletown, died Thursday, August 22, 2019 after a long courageous battle with numerous health issues. Daughter of the late Richard E. and Ruthalee (Dean) Thompson, she was born on November 28, 1949 in Omaha, NE.

Jan was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and bowled for many years in the Red Crown league. She also had a fondness for Harley Davidson motorcycles. Her real passion was following NASCAR – especially Dale Earnhardt. Hopefully she’s watching down on us with a Captain and Coke in her hand.

Jan had three children; surviving is her daughter, Tammy L. Jones of Elizabethtown; and preceding her in death are a son and daughter, Martin R. Phillips and Wendy A. Phillips. She is survived by three grandchildren, Brianna, Brandi and Gregory Jones; great-grandchildren, Colton, Emma, Layna and Jace; sister, Donna L. Zeigler of Middletown, and extended family in Iceland. A brother, Richard Dean Thompson, also preceded Jan in death, as well as her dog, Casey.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019 from 6–8PM at Parthemore Funeral Home & Cremation Services, New Cumberland. A brief service will be held at 7:30PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions to the PA Wounded Warriors, (www.pawoundedwarriors.org),1117 Country Club Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011.