JANET M. ALLEN

JANET M. ALLEN obituary

JANET M. ALLEN

JANET ALLEN Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Zeis McGreevey Funeral Homes & Cremation Service on Jul. 30, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Janet M. Allen (nee Hayden) age 81, beloved wife of James "Jim" Allen for 49 years; loving mother of Julie Minarczik (Christopher), and Chris Allen (Allison); grandma of Camden, Robbie, and Darcy; sister of Harold Hayden (Liz), and Richard "Dick" Hayden (Carol); former sister-in-law Kathie, and aunt of many. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles "Ralph" and Wilma (nee Gorley) and sister Patricia "Patty". Janet was born in Mansfield, OH and grew up in Newark, OH. She lived in Lakewood, OH for 49 years, and was a long-time member of Lakewood United Methodist Church. She devoted her life to her family, and always provided a loving and supportive home. She also enjoyed scrapbooking, reading, and spending time with family and friends. Memorial Service (date and time to be announced) at Lakewood United Methodist Church, 15700 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107. Private Interment Lakewood Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Dementia Society of America. www.ZMFH.com Zeis-McGreevey Funeral Home and Cremation Service
16105 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-0220

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Zeis McGreevey Funeral Homes & Cremation Service

16105 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107

Make a Donation
in JANET ALLEN's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

People and places connected with JANET
How to support JANET's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor JANET ALLEN's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign JANET ALLEN's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?