Janet M. Forse, 90 years, formerly of Macungie, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Luther Crest in Allentown, where she resided. She was the widow of H. Gassaway Brown and Edgar H. Leander. Born in Binghamton, NY, she was a daughter of the late Walter C. and Helen M. (Brigham) Forse.

She had a B.A. from Upsala College and a master's degree in social work from Temple University. She worked as a therapist and social worker in Denver, CO; Lehigh County and Warren County. She was very active in the women's movement, having served as past president of N.O.W. of Pennsylvania. Janet also worked on the suicide hotline for Lehigh County, and for the former State Hospital of Lehigh County. She was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Lehigh Valley in Bethlehem.

Survivors: Children; Susan Leander, wife of I. Jay Freedman of Dresher; Allison Leander-Kucsan, wife of Gary of Fogelsville; Jeffrey Leander and wife Sheryl of Raleigh, NC; one step-daughter; four step-sons; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorial Service : 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 16 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Lehigh Valley, 424 Center St., Bethlehem, PA 18018, with Rev. Don Garrett officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com .

Contributions : In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church.