Jana M. Ingersoll (Rhubart) passed away at Lewis County General Hospital, September 10, 2026, with her family by her side.

Born in Lowville on January 12, 1961, she was the youngest of Marguerite Loretta (Archer) and Lawrence Edward Rhubart’s seven children. She enjoyed a simple life on the family dairy farm in West Martinsburg. Jana was a good student and an athlete, playing basketball, softball, and field hockey before graduating from Lowville Academy in 1979.

Her studies at Clarkson University were temporarily interrupted in August, 1980, after a car accident resulted in a spinal cord injury. During her rehab and throughout much of her life, Jana, with the support of her loving parents, siblings, and extended family, cultivated a life of independence and freedom. She graduated from Clarkson in 1984 in Technical Writing. She worked for Hirschey and Associates in Lowville and for Niagara Mohawk in Lowville and Watertown. In the last several years of her life, Jana owned JCT Truck Caps with her ex-husband, Tim.

Jana loved children, especially her nieces and nephews, her stepdaughter, and, later in life, their children. Her niece, Jill Ryan, was a devoted caregiver throughout her final years. Jana found peace in nature and the beauty of Lewis County. For many years, she tended elegant gardens in her raised beds. She loved the country-rock sounds of ‘70s bands. For most of her adult life, she travelled to Rochester several times a year to visit her sisters and their families, attend holiday gatherings, and shop in any home goods store she could find. She enjoyed baking and the elaborate plot of a good tv series. She was a consummate night owl. Jana had a full and tender heart toward all animals and the many pets she cared for throughout her life. Though she endured many challenges, she never lost faith in the simple beauty of nature and the strength of family bonds.

Jana is predeceased by her parents; her sister and brother-in-law Pat and Fred Salsburg; brothers Ray, Larry, and Tim Rhubart; brothers-in-law Tim Adams and John Alfano; niece Renee Byer, and great-nephew Richie Fischer. She is survived by sisters Connie Alfano of Walworth, NY, and Dorothy Adams of Fairport, NY; by Tim Ingersoll; sisters-in-law Mary Rhubart, Joanne Rhubart, and Jane Myers. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Family and friends may call at the Sundquist Funeral Home on Thursday, September 17th, from 11 am until 1 pm, with a memorial service at 1 pm with Rev. Mr. Thomas J. Yousey, Deacon, officiating. Burial will be private in West Lowville Rural Cemetery.

Memorials in Jana’s name may be made to: Lewis County Hospital Foundation, Comfort Care Room, 7785 N State St.,Lowville, NY 13367.