Obituary of Janet P. Dibble

Janet Priscilla Dibble, 88, formerly of Lakewood, went home to be with the lord Monday, May 1, 2023. Jan, first and foremost, was a follower of Jesus. She sought Him daily in His word and prayer. She relied on Him. Jan was born October 17, 1934, in Falconer, NY, the daughter of the late Marvin J. and Gladys Page Nelson. Janet spent her earlier years as a waitress for several restaurants, most notably, Hare 'n Hounds in Bemus Point. She later made her career on the Thruway as a Supervising Toll Collector in Ripley, NY. She retired in 1995, after more than 20 years of dedicated service. Janet loved doing puzzles; she had well over 700 of them. She also loved playing the piano, writing and animals. She had a pet Conure named "Oliver" for many years. She is survived by her daughter Rebecca "Becky" Dibble of New Jersey, two sons: Scott Dibble of Cassadaga, NY and Bart & Leslie Dibble of Jamestown, NY, and Nine grandchildren: Amanda, Jessica, Jeff, Adam, Joel, Alex, Raisa, Jacob, Martin and 14 great grandchildren. Besides her parents, Janet was preceded in death by her brother Marvin J. Nelson Jr., her sister Suzannah J. Nelson and her daughter-in-law, Vanessa A. Dibble. There will be a viewing at Lind Funeral home from 2-4 p.m. this Sunday, May 7, followed by the funeral at 4 p.m.