Janet L. Biviano

Janet L. Biviano, of Pleasant Gap, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, at the Oaks in Pleasant Gap.  She was 90.  Born February 6, 1934, in Spring Mills, Janet was a daughter of the late Merrill and Florence “Smith” Walker.  She was a graduate of the former Gregg Township Vocational School where she had been a cheerleader and majorette.  Janet enrolled in the Nursing program at the former Centre County Vocational School, now CPI and graduated with an associate degree in nursing.

Janet is survived by three daughters, Lisa L. Davis (Robert) of New Zealand, Julie E. Hoke (Rodney) of Jamestown, NC and Marla K. Benner (Bradley) of York; one son, Mitchell E. Breon (Leanne) of Zion and two brothers, James Walker (Marilyn) of CA and Merrill “Bud” Walker (Jentra) of Centre Hall.  Also surviving are six grandchildren, Jade Benner, Blake Benner (Marissa), Adrielle Maschal (Kyle), Wyatt Benner (Hailey), Danielle Campbell (Sean) and Davis Hoke, along with three great grandchildren, Eva, Elijah and Wilder. 

Janet was preceded in death by her first husband, Dean Breon; her second husband, Nick Biviano; a longtime companion, Leonard DiGiacomo; one infant daughter, Lori and siblings, John Walker, Faye Winkleblech and Barbara Stover. 

Janet was of the United Methodist faith.  She retired from Mount Nittany Medical Center after a nursing career.  She was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling and Penn State sports.  She was very devoted to her children and grandchildren and was a “Mom” to many.  When you met her, she was an instant friend.

The family would like to extend a thank you to all the staff of the Oaks at Pleasant Gap for all the care they gave to Janet.

A Celebration of Janet’s life will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, January 17, 2025, at God’s Missionary Church, 145 N. Alley in Rebersburg.  Burial in Evangelical Cemetery will be private.  Contributions in her memory may be given to the charity of donor’s choice.  

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