Wasko Funeral Home
Veronica M. “Vern” Janecko, 90
Struthers: Funeral services will be held 9:15am Saturday at the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell and 10am in Christ Our Savior, St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Struthers for Vern Janecko, 90, who passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning at Briarfield at the Ridge.
Vern was born April 26, 1921 in Campbell, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Salata Barnak.
She was a graduate of Campbell Memorial High School. She was a U.S. Army veteran having served during WWII with the 3rd Division Air Force in England.
She was employed by Youngstown State University as a secretary in the Placement Office and the university’s radio station, WYSU, retiring in 1976.
She was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Struthers, the Altar and Rosary Society, the Infant Jesus of Prague Guild, the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association, past Commander of AMVETS Post 34, VFW 3538 and a charter member of the Women’s War Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Vern loved to read, play cards, travel and enjoyed bowling, crafts and needlework. Her needlework won many awards at the Canfield Fair.
Vern also enjoyed spending the summers at her daughter’s cottage in Conneaut.
Her husband William, whom she married Aug. 26, 1948, passed away Sept. 2, 2003.
She will be greatly missed and her memory forever cherished by her son Philip (Kathy) of Canton; a daughter, Betsy of Mineral Ridge; three granddaughters, Danielle (Bradley) Young of Arizona, Allison Janecko of Canton and Kirsten Janecko of Willoughby, many nieces and nephews and her faithful dog Skippy.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband and four sisters Ann Barnak, Mary Dulkiewicz, Margaret Dulick and Pauline Gonda.
The family would like to thank the staff at Briarfield at the Ridge and the staff and sisters at the Antonine Adult Day Care Center for their compassionate care and friendship.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Women’s War Memorial, Dept. 560, Washington, DC 20042-0560 or the Antonine Sisters Adult Day Care Center, 2675 N. Lipkey Rd., North Jackson, OH 44451.
The Janecko family has entrusted their loved one to the care of the Wasko Funeral Home and will receive friends on Friday evening from 5-8pm.
A military burial will take place at St. John Catholic Cemetery following the Mass of Christian Burial Saturday morning.
Guest Book
Our deepest sympathy to the immediate family. She will be missed.
Nick & Carol (Dill) Timcisko
Thanks to our veteran Veronica Barnak Janecko for her service to her country in World War II.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ron,Erin,Keeley,Ashlinne and Chayse
Dear Betsy, Philip and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. The memories of your mom, dad and family were a big part of my life. I will cherish them always.
Janice
Betsy,
We share in your sadness. You did your very best for your mother now she’s in God’s hands. Grief is so personal, I wish I could give you a hug. Your care for your mom was so special to watch. Now its time to take care of youself and Skippy.
Allie,
I love hearing the wonderful stories about your Grandma. I can tell that she is an amzing person by the way you light up as you talk about her. She will always be watching over you. Please know that I am thinking and praying for you and your family!!
Love,
Jen
Dear Janecko Family, I did not know your Mother, However, she was a true “trailBlazer” Serving in WWII. She made it possible for my generation and myself to enter the Service, Ohio Army National Guard, and do what I did, I also am a member of the Women;s War Memorial fund. Your Mother is a true Patriot and Hero. God Bless all of you. I will pray for your family and Thank You for her service. God Bless . Melanie M. Mayesky(ret Captain 838th MP Company) Gulf War Veteran.
Our deepest sympathies to Betsy and the entire Janecko family on your loss of your Mother. You were so blessed to have such a wonderful Mother as long as you did. And your Mother was equally as blessed to have YOU to take care of her, Betsy. Once things have settled down, please take some time off and come on down and visit us. Hugs,
Gary and Ron
Betsy,
You have my sympathy at the loss of your mother. For very many of those 90 years it was joyous and that outweighs the saddness that is hand and preceded her passing.
We are looking forward to seeing you again this summer.
David
Betsy,
Words can not express what your Mom meant to Ted 4, Joe and me. There will not be a card game or bowling event that we will not think of her. Hope to see you at the Lake this summer,
Carol