On April 8, 2025, Jane Toomey Eyler left this earthly realm on her final journey home to receive a rich welcome into the Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Born in Gettysburg, PA on July 6, 1947, she was the eldest daughter of the late Robert Patrick Toomey and Marjorie Cunningham Reedy. She is survived by her son, Shayne Patrick Ferrell, her sister Nancy Daniel and her husband Kenny of Sevierville, TN, her niece Jennifer Daniel and her husband Chris of Troutville, VA, her nephew Jonathan Daniel and his wife Tiffany of Whitleysville, TN, and an uncle, Richard C. Cunningham of Gettysburg, PA. Jane is also survived by her cousin Kathy Sell and her husband Randy of Augusta, W.VA., Adam Schlusser of California and Hannah Downey Schlusser and her husband Mike of New Jersey as well as several great nieces, nephews and numerous additional cousins.
Jane was a graduate of Delone Catholic High School. She attended Bluefield State College in West Virginia where she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, later obtaining her Master’s Degree from Radford University in Virginia. She began her career teaching Elementary Special Education in West Virginia and Virginia and continued in that field for the Gettysburg Area School District. She retired from the Gettysburg Area School District in 2016 as Supervisor of Special Education.
Jane was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fairfield, PA and a member of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites, (Carmel of JMS Daulphin PA). Jane’s faith was the cornerstone of her life and she was always ready, willing and able to lift you up in prayer when needed or requested.
She was a staunch advocate of animal rights and care. Her 3 beloved dogs were all rescues and over her lifetime she owned/cared for over 23 cats, many timid, old, lost and disabled little souls blossomed and thrived under her care. A few became permanent family members and many others were fed, treated and given a warm, dry place to stay.
Jane loved music, art and fine wine, she was a consummate hostess. She enjoyed several trips overseas with friends visiting Ireland and Belgium to name a few. Her quick smile and sense of humor will be sorely missed by her family and friends, especially those who have shared more than few adventures and an occasional misadventure with her often laughing all the way. She was a beloved friend, mentor and a fierce advocate for her loved ones.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM from St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Fairfield, PA with Fr. Peter DiTomasso celebrant. Private interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the time of the Mass. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 256 Tract Road, Fairfield, PA 17320. Online obituary and condolences available at monahanfuneralhome.com.