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Janet Porterfield Obituary

Janet Lee Porterfield, 64, of Connellsville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 20, 2022. She was married for 47 years to her, husband John Porterfield. She is predeceased by her mother, Margaret Ellen Stefan (Grimes); father, Elmer Stanley Stefan; younger and beloved brother, Timothy Wendell Stefan and special nephew, Jeffrey Alfred Teets. Janet will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends. In addition to her husband, she is survived by 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; her son, John (Sherry) Porterfield; daughter, Rachel (Brian) Noel; her daughter, Regina Wettgen; brother, Richard (Debra) Stefan; brother, David (Kathryn) Stefan as well as aunts, uncles. cousins, nieces, nephews and other family and friends. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, niece, aunt, cousin and friend. The biggest joy in Janet's life was her family. She loved spending time with her kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had a big heart and love for everyone that needed it. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Brooks Funeral Home Inc., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, where services will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. with Rev. Lee Maley officiating. Interment will follow in the Normalville Cemetery. To offer a condolence or remembrance please visit www.brooksfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Daily Courier on May 24, 2022.

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111 East Green Street, Connellsville, PA 15425

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111 East Green Street, Connellsville, PA 15425

May

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1:00 p.m.

Brooks Funeral Home - Connellsville

111 East Green Street, Connellsville, PA 15425

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