Dorothy Elizabeth Janesko
Smithfield
Dorothy Elizabeth Janesko, 88, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 12, 2024.
One of 12 children born to Philip and Emma Belle Krichbau, Dorothy lived all her life in Smithfield.
She was predeceased by her devoted husband of 59 years, Richard R. Janesko.
Known as a wonderful cook, and a generous and loving mother and grandmother, she will be dearly missed by her children, Karen (Ray DeSanto), Rick (Lisa), Judy, Cindy, Brian (Janet), John, David (Lori).
In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her sons-in-law, Robert Quarrick and Henry Molinaro; and daughter- in-law, Jill Janesko.
Also left to cherish her memory are 12 beloved grandchildren and nine adorable great- grandchildren; her sister, Veda; and brother, Henry; and her fur baby, Miss Kitty.
The family thanks the Beechwood Court nurses and caregivers, and the Amedisys hospice team for their dedicated care and kindness.
Visitors will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, December 16, in the DEAN C. WHITMARSH FUNERAL HOME in Fairchance, where a brief service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 17.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make donations to the Fayette Friends of Animals, 223 Searights Herbert Road, P.O. Box 1282, Uniontown.