C. Jane Reasoner Fraass Groff

C. Jane Reasoner Fraass Groff, lovingly known as Jane, passed away on August 31, 2026, in Raritan Township, New Jersey. She was 93.

Born on April 14, 1933, in Flemington, New Jersey, Jane was the daughter of the late Lloyd Reasoner and Elizabeth Carkhuff Reasoner. The youngest of eleven children, she was raised in Flemington and lived in the area her entire life, remaining deeply connected to the community that shaped her and that she, in turn, brightened through the years.

Jane was a graduate of the Flemington Choir School in 1950 and went on to graduate from Flemington High School with the Class of 1951. Her strong work ethic began early, as she started working at the age of 14 at the Vlahakis luncheonette and ice cream shop in Flemington. Over the course of her life, she became a familiar and cherished presence to many through her work. She served for 32 years as manager of the former L&S Variety Store on Main Street in Flemington, and also was a hostess at TJ's Pancake House and the Country Griddle in Flemington. Through these roles, she became part of the daily lives of countless neighbors and friends.

As a member of the Flemington community, she served as a former president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Flemington Elks Lodge. Jane was also quite proud of being an active member of the Soroptimist organization which supports opportunities in business for women and girls.

Jane will be remembered as a true social butterfly who loved being around people. She loved to sing and dance, and she carried herself with a warmth that made others feel welcome. She loved a good joke and the expressions on her face when she laughed were always priceless. She always had a good word to say about someone, a gift that reflected both her generous spirit and the kindness she extended so naturally. She was a long-time member of Flemington United Methodist Church, where she sang in the church choir for 70 years.

In addition to her parents, Jane was preceded in death by her ten siblings and her husband, W. Howard Groff Sr.  

Jane leaves behind a family who will cherish her memory with love. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Michael Santo of Hampton, New Jersey; her son, Bradly Fraass and his late wife Andrea of Columbus, New Jersey; her daughter and son-in-law, Joi and Donald Schuyler of Califon, New Jersey; her daughter, Yvonne Fraass and her partner F. Dennis Tirpok of Flemington, New Jersey; Her grandsons Wes and Eric Santo, her 5 great-grandchildren, her stepdaughter, Deborah Patrylo; her stepson, W. Howard Groff Jr. (deceased).; as well as her five step-grandchildren. Their lives were touched by her steady presence, her conversation and the joy she brought into ordinary days.

A note from her 4 children: Imagine looking back at your life knowing that your mother was extraordinary. There was no luck in her life, she was wired to deal with whatever life threw at her and she chose to do it with dignity and a sense of humor, Imagine if your mother was simply...wonderful...we can!!!

There will be a celebration of life scheduled at a later date.

Cremation services are private and under the direction of Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main St. Flemington NJ 08822.  For further information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.holcombefisher.com.

Jane’s life was one of devotion to family, work, church, and the people around her. She will be remembered for her voice in song, her sense of humor, and her enduring kindness. Her loving memory will live forever in our hearts.