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BOARDMAN -- Josephine Janik passed away Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, after a brief illness.
She was born May 13, 1930, on the East Side of Youngstown, the daughter of the late John and Alberina Tedeshi Lamanna, and was a lifelong area resident.
Josephine graduated from East High School in 1948, where she was a member of the National Honor Society.
After graduation, she worked at the Pyatt Street Market as an accountant for Ohio Fruit Co. and Mk produce, where she met her husband, Edward.
Josephine married her husband, Edward Janik, on April 22, 1950; sadly, he passed away Feb. 14, 1986.
She belonged to St. Dominic Parish since 1965, and volunteered for many years at the school, in the library.
Eventually she was hired as their librarian and moved on to the auxiliary services. She was also a CCD teacher for four years.
Josephine was a good and faithful servant, as her mobility decreased, she could be found daily watching EWTN mass and daily rosary. She prayed constantly for anyone who might need her prayers.
As the matriarch of the family, she remained in touch with her nieces and nephews and their children as well.
Josephine attributed her longevity to walking 3 miles per day in her neighborhood and eating blue berries.
Josephine was a dedicated mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was deeply loved and will be sorely missed by all her family and friends.
She leaves to cherish the memory of her, her children, Dr. John (Elaine) Janik of South Carolina, Larry Janik of Youngstown, Ed (Vickie) Janik of Niles and Rosemary (Michael) Binder of North Jackson. She also leaves her grandchildren, Dr. John (Christina) Janik, Elizabeth (Brett) Docksteader, Jillian (Cody) Havaich, Ross Janik and Melissa (Chris) Drawdy; and great-grandchildren, Jaxon and Gavin Docksteader, Harper and Hendrix Havaich and Erin Noll.
Josephine was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Rose Briach, Mary Jane Sagula and Antonett Jammeli Napolitano; and brother, Ralph Lammana.
A special note of thanks to her dear friends, Roxanne, Sandy, Lois, Anna and Sharon, your friendship and kindness will always be remembered.
Family and friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, at the Fox Funeral Home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at St. Dominic Church, 77 E. Lucius Ave., Youngstown.
The Janik family has requested any material donations be made in Josephine's name to the Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland, OH 44514.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman.
Family and friends of Josephine may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and to give condolences to the Janik family.
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