Janet Ann Culbertson, age 87, of Cumberland, Rhode Island, passed peacefully on April 18, 2014 at her residence. She was born March 25, 1927, in South Pasadena, California to Elliot and Olive Fadley. Her brother was the late Jack Fadley (SPHS '41) of Palm Desert, California.

Janet, well known for her kindness and generosity, was an elementary school teacher, with a degree from Occidental College. Married to the late Horace Culbertson, they lived in San Gabriel, California, relocating to Timonium, Maryland in 1966, and later relocating to Cumberland, Rhode Island to be near her youngest son.

Janet was predeceased by her two sons, Timothy Culbertson of Towson, Maryland, and Gary Culbertson of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; survived by one son, William Culbertson of North Smithfield, Rhode Island; and nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Janet was a member of Havenwood Presbyterian Church in Lutherville, Maryland. An avid golfer, Janet was a longtime member of the Towson Golf and Country Club, the Baltimore Country Club and supporter of the local sport teams. She was equally blessed with charm and grace in any social setting and reflected intelligence, insight, and wit in conversation. As a seasoned traveler, Janet traveled to all regions of the world, exchanging goodwill with her fellow travelers and with those she met.

Janet was a remarkable, nurturing person who enriched the lives of those around her. She will be missed by those she loved and those who loved her.

The Valley Breeze, May 2, 2014