Jun 28, 2008 2 min read

Priscilla Jane (Perkins) Loughner, 82, of Neptune, NJ, formerly of Uniontown, Pa., died peacefully at home on Thursday, June 26,… Priscilla Jane (Perkins) Loughner, 82, of Neptune, NJ, formerly of Uniontown, Pa., died peacefully at home on Thursday, June 26, 2008, after a long battle with Chronic Lyme Disease.

She was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., on January 8, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Fred C. and Velma Perkins.

She was a graduate of Uniontown High School, Clas of 1944. She received a degree in social work from Stockton College and a Master’s Degree in Gerontology from Rutgers University at age 53. She became Director of the How Township Senior Center and was instrumental in the development and planning of the Senior Citizen Center.

She had a zest for life, a love for nature and was an avid gardener. She was the foundation for her family.

She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Gerald “Bud”, two daughters and their husbands, Sydney and Frank Lineberry of Neptune and Deborah and Robert Dennison of Wall. Also two sisters, Joanne Swaney and Linda Litle, both of Texas. Her most prized possessions are her loving grandchildren, Christopher and his wife, Sandi; Scott, Lacey, Erin and her husband, Brian, and Jamy along with her five great grandchildren, Connor, Alyssa, Brandon, Liam and Ella.

SERVICE INFORMATION: A gathering of friends will be held at the CLAYTON & MCGIRR FUNERAL HOME, 100 Elton-Adelphia Road, Freehold Twp. on Sunday, June 29, 2008, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM with her Memorial Service at 4:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Priscilla’s name to the Lyme Disease Association, P. O. Box 1438, Jackson, NJ 08527. For information, directions or condolence messages to the family, visit www.claytonfuneralhome com