Janet L. Gum, 86, of East Lawn, Upper Nazareth Township, passed away early Friday morning, August 28, 2015, at Easton Hospital. She was the wife of the late Geary Gum who died in 2004; together they shared 54 years of marriage. Born July 5, 1929, in Easton, Janet was the daughter of the late Thomas and Myrtle Moyer Achenbach. Janet graduated from Easton High School and worked as a Secretary in the Guidance Office for the Nazareth Area School District, from where she retired. She was of the Protestant faith and was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Ambassador Club of Easton. Janet is survived by her loving children, Geary Gum and his wife Brenda, Jeffrey Gum and his wife Laurie, and Lori Yanders and her husband Douglas. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was predeceased by her son, Thomas Gum, and her brother, Thomas Grant. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside memorial service on Tuesday, September 1, at 11:00 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery, Nazareth, with the Rev. David B. Schaeffer presiding. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Schmidt Funeral Home, 407 Belvidere Street, Nazareth, PA. Memorial contributions in Janet's memory may be offered to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 3551 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19140.