Janice Kay Roth

Janice Kay Roth, age 70, of South Kansas City, Mo., passed away Monday, September 8, 2008, at Kansas City Hospice House after a brave fight against glioblastoma. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 11822 Holmes Road. A funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Friday morning, Sept. 12, at St. Thomas More. Internment will follow in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Janice was born to Reese and Juliet Vigna Tanner July 26, 1938, in Pittsburg, Kan., where she lived until her adult years. She graduated from Pittsburg High School, attended the University of Kansas, where she became a member of Alpha Phi. She received both a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master of Science in Education from Pittsburg State University. Janice taught mathematics at Ottawa High School for one year and then moved to Consolidated School District, No. 4 in 1962, where she taught business and mathematics at Grandview High School, later becoming the math and computer coordinator for the district. She retired in 1997. On July 3, 1965, she was united in marriage to Terry L. Roth, who survives her. She is also survived by a daughter, Sharon Catherine Hirschler and her husband William, and their children, Reese Daniel and Katherine Kay Hirschler. She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Stephen. The Roths were active workers in Richards-Gebauer Community Council during the time of its existence. They also served as counselors for engaged couples at the Coronation of Our Lady Catholic Church. For a number of years she worked with the Learning Exchange of Kansas City. She was a volunteer with the American Cancer Society, was a past president and active member of the Questers Club (GFWC), and board member of the Grandview Retired School Personnel. In 2007 she was nominated for the outstanding retired teacher award for Missouri Retired Teachers Association and was recognized as the area recipient of that award. She also served as board member and treasurer of the Grandview Education Foundation Inc. She was presently serving as Adjunct Instructor/Supervisor for the School of Education at Avila University. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Spina Bifida Association or the Grandview Education Foundation, Inc. Arrangements: McGilley & George Funeral Home, 12913 Grandview Rd, Grandview, MO 64030 (816) 966-0250.