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Wrong-way driver killed in U.S. 74 accident
Motorists tried all kinds of steps to alert a Matthews woman that she was driving the wrong way down busy U.S. 74 between Matthews and Stallings.
     "They were blowing their horns and flashing their lights," Trooper W.A. Woolbright of the N.C. Highway Patrol said, "but they didn't get her attention."
     The woman crashed head-on into an empty oil tanker. The drivers of two other cars escaped injury as the tanker jackknifed into the median, brushing one of the cars and forcing the driver of the second to swerve down an embankment.
     The woman, identified as Patricia Rose Sackette, 22, of 4009 Stallingwood Rd., Matthews, died about 3 a.m. Sunday at Charlotte Memorial Hospital. No one else was injured.
     Mr. Woolbright said witnesses spotted Miss Sackette driving east in the westbound lane of U.S. 74 about 10:30 p.m. Saturday.
     Truck driver Timothy Webb of Route 1, Rockingham, told troopers he was heading west on U.S. 74 when the car in front of him suddenly pulled into the left lane, and he saw the Sackette car bearing down on him.
     The truck and car, both going about 55 mph, collided head-on, Mr Woolbright said, sending the truck into the median and throwing the car backward onto the shoulder.
     The truck brushed a car driven by Samuel Allen of 1704 Icemorelee St., Monroe. Tony Blackman of 1733 Wilmore Dr., Charlotte, drove his car down an embankment to avoid the wreck.
     Miss Sackette was an employee of Harris-Teeter Super Markets Inc. at the Quail Hollow Road store. She was a Gaston County native and a member of Stallings United Methodist Church.
     Survivors are father, Robert Sackette of Massachusetts; stepfather and mother, Richard and Marlene Ashman of Matthews; brother, Michael Sackette of Fort Bragg; sister, Miss Laura Sackette of Matthews; stepbrothers, Richard Ashman Jr., Michael Ashman, James Ashman, all of Matthews; grandmother, Mrs. Grace Walker of Waterbury, Conn.
     The funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Stallings United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery East. McEwen Funeral Home, Mint Hill chapel, is in charge.
     Memorials can be made to Stallings United Methodist Church, Stallings Road, Matthews, N.C. 28105. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at McEwen Mint Hill chapel.

—The Charlotte News, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1 Jul 1985, p 5

Jane S. Uhle
Riga - 10-6-19 at Olean, NY beloved wife of the past Otto Uhle, Sister of John L. (Jean) Sackett of Byron, NY, Janice Williams, deceased and Joan Ralph Spaulding, deceased, Nieces and Nephews including Alexandra Spaulding of WI and Debra Miller of Freeville, NY and Charles Sackett of Caneadea, NY.
     Friends are invited to a Memorial Service to be held at Treusdell Funeral Home, Belfast, NY on Thurs. 10-10-19.

—Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 8 Oct 2019, p A8

Jane Uhle Obituary
Caneadea - Jane S. Uhle, 95, of 7316 County Road 46, passed away Sunday (Oct. 6, 2019) at The Pines Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Olean.
     Born March 23, 1924, in the Town of Riga, she was the daughter of John L. and Florence Wells Sackett. She was married to Otto Uhle.
     Jane had grown up on a farm in Riga and attended the Riga School District, graduating in 1944. After high school, she attended college.
     During WWII she was employed at a Rochester factory making ammunition for the war and later at Social Services in Monroe County as a caseworker.
     She was a member of the Rochester Christian Scientist Church and the bird watching Audubon Society.
     She enjoyed gardening, bird watching and traveling and her cat. She loved her family and spending time with them.
     Surviving are a brother, John L. (Jean) Sackett of Byron; and several nieces and nephews, including Alexandra Spaulding of Wisconsin, Debra Miller of Freeville and Charles Sackett of Caneadea.
     She was predeceased by two sisters, Janice Williams and Joan Spaulding.
     Friends are invited to attend a memorial service to be held at 2 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 10, 2019) at the Treusdell Funeral Home in Belfast. Burial will be in Belcodia Cemetery in Riga.

—Legacy.com, Olean Times Herald, 8 Oct 2019

Uhle, Otto D
9/20/95. Beloved husband of Jane (Sackett); brother of John (Kathy), Helen (Walter) Senger, Marion Kunkle, Robert (Elma Mae), Ted (Connie); nieces, nephews and cousins.
     Otto graduated from Penn State with a Master's Degree in Chemistry. He was a retired chemist with Eastman Kodak Co.
     Services at the convenience of the family. Contributions in Otto's memory may be directed to BANC, Box 17164, Rochester, NY 14617 or the C.S. Society of Spencerport, 251 Union St, Spencerport, NY 14559.

—Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 29 Sep 1996, p 28

Janice Sackett Williams
Much beloved Sister, Aunt, Teacher, Coach, Mentor, and Friend, Janice Sackett Williams, born in Riga, New York, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2015, at the age of 89.
     Janice graduated from Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, PA, and went on to teach physical education and coach women's field hockey for over 45 years, the predominance of which were spent at Akron Central School, Akron, NY. She still holds a record as one of the most "winning" coaches in women's high school field hockey in the state of New York. More importantly, she was ahead of her time in teaching young women that they were not second class citizens to young men, and impressing upon her corner of the world that she expected her female students and athletes to be treated equally with the male students and athletes. After her retirement, she spent time with her friends and family, travelled the world, and enjoyed her life to the fullest. She will be greatly missed, was one of a kind, a force to be reckoned with, and loved dearly.
     She was preceded in death by her parents, John Lemuel and Florence Wells Sackett, her husband, Merle F. Williams, and her nephew John L. (Rose) Sackett, III.
     Janice is survived by her three siblings, Jane S. Uhle, Joan S. (Ralph) Spaulding and John L. (Jean) Sackett, Jr., her two nieces, Deborah S. (Jay) Miller and Alexandra Spaulding, a nephew, Charles (Amy) Sackett , several grand-nieces and nephews, and many, many dear friends.
     A Celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2015, at the Akron Masonic Lodge, 63 John Street, Akron, N.Y., from 3-6pm, with a Tribute to Janice beginning at 4pm.
     In lieu of flowers, donations to the U.S. Field Hockey Association, Lock Haven University, The Heifer Project, The Community School of South Tamworth, N.H., your local Humane Society or the charity of your choice would be appropriate. Expressions of condolence may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

—The Batavian, New York, 3 Jun 2015

Victor Girl Engaged
Announcement is made of the engagement of Miss Jean Ethelind Lovejoy, daughter of Mrs. Charles Lovejoy of Victor and the late Mr. Lovejoy, to John L. Sackett Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Sackett of Churchville.
     Announcement was made at a family dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lovejoy in Victor last Saturday.
     Miss Lovejoy is a graduate of Cornell University. Mr. Sackett, who was graduated from Kansas State College, served in the Army.

—Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 19 Jan 1956, p 41

Jean Lovejoy of Victor Weds Churchville Man
A Rochester area couple were married in South Perinton Methodist Church, Fairport, at 3 p.m. yesterday, when Miss Jean Ethlelind Lovejoy became the bride of John Lemuel Sackett Jr.
     She is the daughter of Mrs. Charles E. Lovejoy of Victor, and the late Mr. Lovejoy, and he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Sackett of Churchville.
     Spring flowers and forsythia formed the decorations for the ceremony which was performed by the Rev. Frederick Savage.
     The bride wore a floor-length gown of Swiss organdy over taffeta made with a buttoned bodice and Peter Pan collar. A cap of matching organdy, and marguerites held her veil. She carried white marguerites centered with cymbidium orchids.
     Miss Adaline R. Lovejoy, maid of honor for her sister, wore violet organdy in waltz-length. Similar gowns in lavender were worn by bridesmaids, Miss Dixie Lee Lovejoy, niece of the bride, and Mrs. Albert J. Beard, cousin of the bridegroom. All carried yellow marguerites.
     Mr. Beard was best man. Ushers were Ruel Gruendike and Ralph Spauling.
     A reception was held at the bride's home. The couple will live in Churchville.
     Mrs. Sackett is a graduate of Cornell University and Mr. Sackett is a graduate of Kansas State College.

—Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 29 Apr 1956, p 73

John Lemuel Sackett, Jr.
John Lemuel Sackett, Jr. died at home Jan. 2, 2023. Born July 18, 1928, the third child and only son to John L. Sackett and Florence Minerva Wells Sackett of Riga, N.Y.
     Raised with three sisters on a farm, after attending Alfred State College John hitchhiked to Kansas State University (BS) and served in the intelligence service of the US Army during the Korean War. He married Jean E. Lovejoy in 1956 and worked as a dairy farm manager before buying and moving to their own farm in Byron with their three children — Deborah (Jay Miller), John III (Rose) — both deceased — and Charles (Amy).
     John completed his MS in Education at Cornell University after losing his left hand in a farm accident while harvesting corn. He taught agriculture at Le Roy and Warsaw high schools and then Agricultural Mechanics at Gen-Wyo Co. BOCES until his retirement.
     John was active in local politics and served for years as Byron Town Supervisor and a Genesee County Legislator. He was an engaging conversationalist and was always eager to discuss current issues with anyone. John believed strongly in the value of the exchange of ideas and opinions and was a prolific writer of letters to the editor in The (Batavia) Daily News. He especially championed personal responsibility, lower taxes and freedom from government interference.
     He was a life member of Byron Kiwanis, NRA, Genesee Co. SCOPE and various agricultural organizations. He was also an avid private pilot and past president of the Genesee County Pilots Assn. He enjoyed flying his plane and using his tractors and did so into his 9th decade despite infirmities and handicaps.
     Ultimately, John was a farmer and teacher who believed that one reaps what one sows. He spent his life sowing good seed, pulling weeds and hoping to reap a manifold harvest. He leaves five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
     A Memorial Service for both John and Jean Sackett will be held later in the spring.
     Memorials may be made to the Byron Kiwanis Club. To leave messages of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc., 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020.

—The Daily News, Batavia, NY, 1 Feb 2023

Joan Sackett to Be Bride
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Sackett of Churchville announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Miss Joan Katherine Sackett, to Ralph Grover Spaulding, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Chadwick Spaulding of Jamestown.
     Miss Sackett attended Genesee Junior College. Mr. Spaulding is a graduate of Alfred University, where he became a member of Alpha Phi Omega fraternity. He is district executive of Genesee Council, Boy Scouts. The wedding will take place April 16.

—Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 13 Mar 1955, p 67

She was the daughter of Florence (Wells) and J. Lemuel Sackett. She graduated from the Churchville/Chili High School in 1947 and attended Genesee Junior College, Lima, New York. She worked with proprietary information related to camera works for Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, NY. She married Ralph G. Spaulding on April 16, 1955, at the Colgate Divinity School Chapel in Rochester. She is survived by her husband Ralph, her daughter, Alexandra (Leif), and her oldest sister, her brother, five sisters-in-law, and several nieces and nephews.

—Find a Grave, unsourced, undated