Jean C.

Saylor

Jean C. (Hodge) Saylor, of Glendon, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at her home. She was 94 years old. Jean was the wife of the late Roland H. Saylor for 13 years before his passing in 1997.

Born on August 9, 1932, in Easton, Jean was a daughter of the late John P. and Helen J. (Breiner) Hodge. She lived a rich and fulfilling life, surrounded by family and friends who cherished her warmth, kindness, and generosity.

Jean was a proud high school graduate who dedicated her life to family and farming, working side by side with her husband on their beloved farm. She not only raised her children but also tended to the land and cared deeply for the animals, especially her cherished cows. Jean had an extraordinary knowledge of every type of cow, illustrating her deep connection to both the land and the joys of rural life.

In addition to her farming endeavors, Jean was an avid crocheter, creating more than 400 beautiful afghans that now serve as heartwarming reminders of her creativity and love. Sundays were a special time in the Saylor household, filled with family dinners that brought together loved ones for laughter, storytelling, and the comfort of home-cooked meals. Jean also had an unwavering passion for all sports, and proudly supported the University of Notre Dame and the New York Mets. Her enthusiasm for the teams she loved was infectious, and she shared it with those around her.

Jean is survived by her children, Joyce Smith, William Saylor, Carolyn Saylor, Judith Schoenley and her husband Alfred, Peter Saylor and his wife Michelle, David Bersech and Megan Phillips; 12 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; brother, Michael R. Hodge; sisters, Ruth Snyder, Rose Marie Stem, and Catherine "Babe" Horninger. She is predeceased by her children, Roland J. Saylor, Daniel Saylor, Joanne Van Billiard, as well as her siblings, John P. Hodge, Jr., Thomas H. Hodge, and Jane Kocher.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 16, 2026, at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, 132 S 5th St, Easton, PA 18042. Friends and Relatives are invited to a viewing and visitation on Monday from 10:00 AM until the time of Mass. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery in Easton. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at: bensingfuneralhome.net.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jean's name may be made to Our Lady of Mercy Parish, 132 S 5th St, Easton, PA 18042, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105.