Janet L. Cochran

Age:

Date of Death:

05/26/2026

Place of Death:

Easton, PA

Obituary

Janet L (Buss) Cochran 81 of Palmer Township ,Pa passed away peacefully on May

26, 2026 at home surrounded by her family. Born

in Wilson, Pa. on March 9, 1945 Janet was the daughter of the late Reeves and

Gertrude (Bentz) Buss.

Janet was a caring homemaker and tended to the care of her

seven children. Later in life she enjoyed traveling and making custom photo

albums of her adventures. She and her husband also enjoyed visiting venues where live music was performed and took a number of vacations in the Finger Lakes of New York.

Janet was a long time member of Forks Township congregation of Jehovah’s

Witnesses being baptized on May 27, 1972.

On several occasions she also served as an auxiliary pioneer minister.

She is survived by her husband Charles Cochran to whom she was married for 53

years, children; Richard Mains, Tammie (Mains)

Catino , Scott Mains, Shane Mains, Kharisah (Cochran) Beegle, Josiah Cochran

(wife Danielle), Matthew Cochran (wife Kristin),

Grandchildren, Cody Catino, Dylan Catino, Dominique Mains, Brennen Mains,

Kaden Beegle, Sadi Beegle. Great Grandkids, Mia,

Bentley, Sophia and Camron. She is also survived by her sisters Carol Weber and Sharon

Katsafados (husband Nick).

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Joan Russia

11 days ago

My heartfelt condolences to her husband and children. I I just cannot say enough good things about Janet. She was one of a kind, selfless and went out the way to help others. Even being busy, taking care of her seven children, she always found time for others. She will be greatly missed by many!

Kevin Guillory, Jr.

12 days ago

To Brother Cochran and the family, My heart goes out to you during this time of deep loss. The passing of a beloved wife and mother leaves a profound void, but Sister Cochran’s life was a beautiful testament to Christian devotion. Since her baptism in May 1972, she spent over 54 years walking faithfully in the truth. Balancing the care of seven children while serving as an auxiliary pioneer speaks volumes about her spiritual depth and industrious spirit. She truly built a precious "good name" with Jehovah (Ecclesiastes 7:1). Right now, Sister Cochran is resting peacefully, safe in Jehovah’s limitless memory. We anchor our hearts to the certain hope of the resurrection. As Job 14:15 promises, Jehovah will "long for the work of his hands" and call her back to life on a beautiful paradise earth, where "death will be no more" (Revelation 21:4). May Jehovah sustain all of you until that joyous reunion. With warm Christian love, Kevin Guillory, Jr.

Melisande Rush

13 days ago

What a wonderful light Janet was to all who knew her. Her smile is captured in the above picture and will remain in memories I will cherish. Much love to the family.