Janet Louise Root

Janet Louise Root obituary, Columbus, OH

Janet Louise Root

Janet Root Obituary

Visit the Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home - Canal Winchester website to view the full obituary.
Janet Louise Root, age 80, of Obetz, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on February 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 8, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Martha (Eckart) Harris.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Jack Root; brothers, Dan and Ron Harris; and nephew, Chad Hart.

She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her children, Jarah (Joseph) Zeallear and Jonda (JD) Adams; Grandchildren, Haley, Joshua, Gabrielle, and Averie; sister, Connie (Charlie) Hart; niece, Traci (Matt) Krampert; nephew, Joe (Jen) Harris; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Cancer Society.

Online condolences may be found at www.spencefuneralhome.com.

Funeral arrangements are being cared for by DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME.
Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home - Canal Winchester

650 West Waterloo Street, Canal Winchester, OH 43110

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