Dale R. Janovsky

Dale R. Janovsky obituary, Cleveland, OH

Dale R. Janovsky

Dale Janovsky Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Liston Funeral Home - North Ridgeville on Mar. 10, 2026.
Dale R. Janovsky, 69, of Cleveland, passed away at his residence on February 27, 2026. He was born December 31, 1956 in Cleveland and was a graduate of Normandy High School in Parma. He was a career veteran and served in US Airforce from 1976-1994, working in AWAX Communications. Dale also worked as a freelance videographer. He enjoyed collecting knives, tropical fish, birdwatching, and photography. Dale Janovsky is survived by: his siblings, Doreen Madere (Mark) of North Ridgeville, and Timothy Janovsky of Cleveland; two nieces, Jacqueline Madere, and Danielle Filipkowski (Jon); a great-nephew, Elden; two great-nieces, Edith and Etta; his step-mother, Patricia Janovsky; two step-brothers, John Frank (Margie) and Troy Frank (Diane); and his best friends, Mike Roth and Al Bobincheck. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Geza Janovsky and Carol Janovsky (nee Menn); and his step-sister, Brenda Frank. A private interment service will be held at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Seville.

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