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NILES -- Janet L. Jones, 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital, surrounded by family.
She was born April 6, 1949, in Pottsville, Pa., a daughter of Mike and Margaret Zelusky Olexo.
Janet was a 1967 graduate of Girard High School. She was also a graduate of The Choffin School of Practical Nursing. Her career was spent as a nurse in the Alzheimer's unit at Glenview Manor and Briarfield Nursing Home. Taking care of others that could not take care of themselves was a passion of hers.
She was a member of Niles First Christian Church, an avid reader and loved going on casino trips. There wasn't a restaurant that she didn't love. Spending time with her grandchildren and attending their extracurricular activities is where you would find her most days. The last year she spent living her best life.
She will be sadly missed by two daughters, Karlene Pappada and her husband, David, of Niles, and Michele McNully and her husband, Jason, of Bentonville, Arkansas; two sisters, her twin, Janice Semple of Niles, and Margaret Paden and her husband, Dale, of Girard; sister-in-law, Lori; and many nieces and nephews, among them her niece, Carlin Olexo, who held a special place in her heart, calling her "Aunt Crabby." She also leaves behind five grandchildren, Damon Cunningham (Kelsey McGinnis), Eric Pappada, Anthony Pappada, Victoria McNully and Rhys McNully; and a great-granddaughter, Lilith Rose Cunningham.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Carl Olexo.
Friends may call from 2 p.m. until the time of the 4 p.m. funeral service on Sunday at Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home, Niles.
Arrangements are being handled by the Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home. Family and friends can visit www.josephrossfuneralhome.com to view this obituary and send condolences to Janet's family.
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