Salem-Jeanette M. Allen, 94, of Salem, passed away Monday evening, September 26, 2016 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington.

Born June 10, 1922 in West Hebron, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Edna (Crosier) Allen.

Jeanette was a 1939 graduate of Salem Washington Academy and was a bank clerk at the National Bank of Salem.  Jeanette then worked for C.A. Baltz & Sons in Salem for 25 years until she retired in 1984.  Following her retirement, Jeanette cared for many elderly members of the Salem community and also cleaned homes for families.

Jeanette was an active and oldest member of the Salem United Methodist Church.

Jeanette is survived by many close friends and her church family

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am Monday, October 3, 2016 at the East Hebron Cemetery, Chamberlin Mills Road, Hebron with Rev. Debbie Earthrowl officiating.  A reception will be held in the fellowship hall at the Salem United Methodist Church, 29 West Broadway, Salem following the service.

Those who wish to remember Jeanette in a special way can make memorial contributions in her name to the Salem United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 412, Salem, NY  12865.