Janis J. Milyiori, 79, a lifelong resident of Dover, Ohio until 2009 when she moved to be closer to family, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Kobacker Hospice House in Columbus, Ohio.
Born April 23, 1943, in Dover, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Pat Jerome and Mary (Tornabene) Jerome. In addition to her parents, Janis was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years James Milyiori; brother in-law, Louis “Sonny” Milyiori; sister in-law, Nancy Brown Milyiori; brother in-law, Floyd “Skip” Foster; and her nephew, Thomas Foster.
Janis was a graduate of the former St. Joseph High School and was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and St. Joseph Seniors in Dover. She was a retired business owner of The Scissor Shack Hair Salon in New Philadelphia.
A loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Janis will be sadly missed by her daughters, Rhonda Geduldig of Columbus, OH, and Renee Milyiori of Columbus, OH; sister, Patti Foster of New Philadelphia, OH; her grandson, Brandon Geduldig; and brother in-law, Carl (wife, Claire) Milyiori of New Philadelphia. Janis leaves behind many nieces, cousins, and special friends.
Janis loved spending time with her family, especially her precious grandson, Brandon. She was a strong Italian woman who loved entertaining and cooking her famous Italian dishes.
In honoring Janis’ wishes, cremation has been entrusted with the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory of Dover. A memorial visitation will take place at the Dover funeral home on Friday, May 13, 2022, from 5-7 pm. A memorial Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 10:00 am with Father Jimmy Hatfield officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Calvary Cemetery of Dover. A funeral reception will follow at the Toland-Herzig Monarch Center, 831 Boulevard, Dover, Ohio 44622. To sign an online guestbook for Janis, visit the obituary link on the funeral home’s website.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Kobacker House, 800 McConnell Dr, Columbus, Ohio 43214.
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