Janice L. Seidel
Janice L. Seidel, age 89, of Shelby, died Tuesday morning, January 12, 2021 at Lexington Court Care Center.
Janice was born April 25, 1931 in North Fairfield, Ohio to the late Walter and Violet (Newman) Silliman. She attended and graduated from Greenwich High School. Prior to her marriage, Janice had been employed at Pioneer Balloon in Willard. On February 22, 1952, she married Paul A. Seidel and traveled with him while he served in the United States Navy. Upon returning home, Janice became employed at Shelby Spring Hinge until its closing and then began a career at Shelby Business Forms, retiring under the Miami Systems ownership.
Janice was generous with her time in volunteering especially at Shelby Hospital where she had been a faithful volunteer for 30+ years. She also was a member of the Shelby Hospital Guild, serving as their treasurer. A very active and faithful member of First United Methodist Church, Janice enjoyed singing in the choir and was active with the United Methodist Woman where she helped with funeral dinners and served as their treasurer for many years. She enjoyed feeding and watching birds, especially hummingbirds, and was an excellent baker of pies.
Her husband, Paul, preceded her in death on March 6, 2008, along with her parents, and sisters, Lois Garrett and Nancy Milliron. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law: Mary Jo and Jim Stepp of Shelby; her son: Rodney Seidel of South Ogdon, UT; grandchildren: Trent (Irsol) Stepp, James (Kay) Stepp, and Heather (Chris) Braun; great grandchildren: Haleigh (Nick) Kanouse, Alex Lozier, Samantha Stepp, Matthew Stepp; Reagan Stepp, and Liam Stepp; great great grandchild: Ashton Kanouse; brother-in-law: Robert Seidel; sister-in-law: Patricia Kamann; and nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Family and friends are welcome on Friday, January 15, 2021 from 10-11am at the Penwell Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where funeral services will immediately follow at 11 am. Pastor Jeff Croft will officiate the services and burial will follow in North Fairfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Shelby Helpline Ministries, 29 Walnut Street, Shelby, or First United Methodist Church, 18 South Gamble Street, Shelby.
Appropriate ways to express sympathy for those unable to attend may be done by leaving an online condolence at www.PenwellTurner.com or by leaving a comment on Janice’s obituary on the funeral home’s Facebook page, Facebook.com/PenwellFuneral.
My heart goes out to you. Sending love and hugs through this sad time. Love you Aunt Mary Jo…
MaryJo, Rod and family so very sorry for the loss of your MotherSpent lots of time with her due
to the fact of my friendship with Nancy and our time working at the Hospital together! She will be greatly
Missed!
Sorry to hear about your mother Mary Jo! She will be missed I loved working with her at the hospital she was such a loving woman!!
Mary Jo and family-so sorry for your loss. Another angel gained her wings today!
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May Janice Rest In Peace.
Dear Mary Jo and Family,
My sincere condolences. Your mother was a lovely lady. It has been a year since my mom passed. Great loss in our hearts. Thinking of you all.
Mary Jo and family,
So sorry to read of your mom’s passing. I so enjoyed our visits at the pharmacy and her sunny disposition! She always had a smile! She will be missed by all who knew her!
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOTHER SENDING PRAYERS
Mary Jo and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Jo..so sorry for your loss. Heaven has gained another Angel!! Prayers for you and your family.
Mary Jo,
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Keeping you and your family in my prayers
Mary Jo and family Sorry to hear of your mother passing, I can still see her “buzzing” thru the halls of Shelby Hospital doing this or that with her famous smile, We were all blessed to know her.
Mary Jo and family,
I was so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was such a sweet, friendly lady and I’m sure she will be missed by many. Keep your memories close and know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Mary Jo and family, You have our deepest sympathy, You where very kind to your Mom and took good care of her. You will always remember the good times you had together.
We keep you close in our thoughts and prayers and will cherish the times and memories that we shared.
Mary Jo and family….I have so many fond memories of your mother from church, choir, UMW, rummage sales, working in the kitchen and our get togethers at Wendy’s. I have a smile on my face every time I think of her. Love and God Bless, Barb Ingram
Mary Jo, I’m so sorry to see that your Mom has passed away. It’s so hard to lose our Moms. Keep your memories close. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Jo,
I am sorry to read of your Mom’s passing.
She was a wonderful person and I will always remember her pretty smiling face whenever you met her.
She was one of a kind. God Bless her.
You and all your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Jo, Jim and families,
So very sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a sweet, fun lady. She will be missed by many.
Mary Jo, So very sorry to learn of your mothers passing. Such a sweet lady & she’ll be missed by many. You & your family are in prayer.