Janet Marie Witherow 1941-2021

She was born Oct. 19, 1941, in Youngstown, the daughter of Paul Edward and Dorothy Jean Lindsay Zins. She was a graduate of Boardman High School, class of 1960, and worked as a printer with American Paper.

Janet was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. She enjoyed playing bingo and attending the Senior Center in Austintown. Most of all, Janet loved spending time with her grandchildren and attending all of their events and activities when she was able.

Janet leaves two children, Kimberly (Patrick) Smrek of Austintown and Richard Witherow Jr. of Youngstown; three grandchildren, Logan Patrick, Grace Elizabeth and Donovan Charles Smrek, all of Austintown; as well as one sister, Lois Greathouse of Hubbard.

Besides her parents, Janet was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Jean Butts, and a brother, Charles Zins.

A Mass of Christian burial for Janet will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Friends may call from 9 until 11 a.m. at the church.

The family would like to thank the staff of St. Mary’s Alzheimer’s Center and Dr. Demidovich, as well as the staff of All Caring Hospice for the care and compassion given to Janet and her family during her time with them.

Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.lanefuneralhomes.com.

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