Obituary for Josephine Anna Kolesar (Janocha)
Josephine Anna (Janocha) Kolesar, 85, of Glen Campbell, died Sunday, October 17, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was the widow of George Kolesar.
Born August 11, 1936 in Glen Campbell (Raytown), she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Margaret (Falisec) Janocha. She was raised in the Catholic faith and was a lifelong member of Church of the Resurrection in Glen Campbell.
Josephine attended Westover High School. In addition to raising her family and keeping her home, she held a number of jobs throughout her life. She was tax collector for Glen Campbell Borough for many years. She was a Nurse’s Aide and worked as Executive House Manager of Jos-Win Estates, retiring in 2020.
Josephine was a story teller and loved visiting with friends and family. She enjoyed gardening and yard work, baking, polka music and dancing. She was a skilled carpet maker and enjoyed crochet. Josephine loved being outside in the sun. She traveled across the country and to many beaches. Bingo was one of her favorite pastimes.
She is survived by her children: George and his wife Rhonda of Ford City and Jacqueline Frank and her husband John of Irwin. In addition the following siblings survive her: John (Butch) Janocha, of Rossiter; Stasia Pearce, of Mahaffey; and Margaret “Peggy” (Janocha) Korney, of Glen Campbell. Her Grandchildren include: Molly Kolesar, of Indiana; Hannah Harvey (Eli), of Greensburg; Nick Frank, of Pittsburgh; Josh Kolesar of Ford City; Maggie Frank, of Irwin; Adam Frank, of Irwin; and Emma Kolesar, of Ford City.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Husband George; Brother Paul Janocha and Sister Jeannette Burba
There will be no public visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, October 21st at 2PM at The Church of the Resurrection, Glen Campell, Rev. James Morley, celebrant. Interment will be at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Glen Campbell. The family is being assisted by Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home & Crematory, of Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Glen Campbell Altar Rosary Society, c/o Peggy Korney, 86 Brink Lane, Glen Campbell, PA 15742.
Online condolences may be offered by visiting rbfh.net.
Born August 11, 1936 in Glen Campbell (Raytown), she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Margaret (Falisec) Janocha. She was raised in the Catholic faith and was a lifelong member of Church of the Resurrection in Glen Campbell.
Josephine attended Westover High School. In addition to raising her family and keeping her home, she held a number of jobs throughout her life. She was tax collector for Glen Campbell Borough for many years. She was a Nurse’s Aide and worked as Executive House Manager of Jos-Win Estates, retiring in 2020.
Josephine was a story teller and loved visiting with friends and family. She enjoyed gardening and yard work, baking, polka music and dancing. She was a skilled carpet maker and enjoyed crochet. Josephine loved being outside in the sun. She traveled across the country and to many beaches. Bingo was one of her favorite pastimes.
She is survived by her children: George and his wife Rhonda of Ford City and Jacqueline Frank and her husband John of Irwin. In addition the following siblings survive her: John (Butch) Janocha, of Rossiter; Stasia Pearce, of Mahaffey; and Margaret “Peggy” (Janocha) Korney, of Glen Campbell. Her Grandchildren include: Molly Kolesar, of Indiana; Hannah Harvey (Eli), of Greensburg; Nick Frank, of Pittsburgh; Josh Kolesar of Ford City; Maggie Frank, of Irwin; Adam Frank, of Irwin; and Emma Kolesar, of Ford City.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Husband George; Brother Paul Janocha and Sister Jeannette Burba
There will be no public visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, October 21st at 2PM at The Church of the Resurrection, Glen Campell, Rev. James Morley, celebrant. Interment will be at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Glen Campbell. The family is being assisted by Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home & Crematory, of Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Glen Campbell Altar Rosary Society, c/o Peggy Korney, 86 Brink Lane, Glen Campbell, PA 15742.
Online condolences may be offered by visiting rbfh.net.