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Janet Russell Obituary

Russell - Janet (nee Von Braunsburg), 82, of Medford, NY. Long Island's first Spiritual Medium, died April 9th, 2023, peacefully at her home. She was born April 23rd, 1940, in Queens NY. She went to be with her late husband, Wayne Aubrey Russell, and late daughter, Elizabeth Ann Day (Lilly). Janet is survived by her sons, Wayne Randolph Russell, Guy Russell; and her daughter, Rhonda Lee Russell Fuchs; beloved grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Visiting hours will be on Sunday, April 16th, 2023, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm and 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the McManus-

Lorey Funeral Home, 2084 Horseblock Road, Medford, NY. The funeral will be held on Monday, April 17th, 2023, at the McManus-

Lorey Funeral Home, 2084 Horseblock Road, Medford, NY, at 10:00 am. Burial will follow in Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY.

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Published by Newsday on Apr. 15, 2023.

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Lisa Brownie Gonzalez

August 13, 2025

She was a Amazing Woman and She had such a rare talent, always be missed

Tammy salamone

June 24, 2023

I´m in complete awe, I met Janet many years ago when she read me following that day we became friends she was extremely selfless and did anything to help others, I always told her to take time for herself . I just found out about her passing , Janet I´m so sorry I wasn´t at your funeral I´m not saying goodbye I´m saying until next time . I love will miss your vibrant smile and our forever conversations you will forever be missed , I love you .

Joe Trolly

April 16, 2023

My condolences to the family. Janet, Lee Moorhead and I had some great times together on the TV shows and an occasional summer gathering of psychic friends. She was always a pleasure to be around. I can't believe that she passed on. But we'll meet again somewhere in the other world that she knows so well. I believe that she'll be busy there looking out for all her family and friends. She never stops!!!! That's Janet!

Gene Karwoski

April 11, 2023

Janet, You are a true friend may you rest in peace.

Barbara Folks

April 11, 2023

A wonderfully kind, generous and talented woman. A great loss
Condolences to her family

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Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

McManus-Lorey Funeral Home

2084 Horse Block Road, Medford, NY

Apr

16

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

McManus-Lorey Funeral Home

2084 Horse Block Road, Medford, NY

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17

Service

Calverton National Cemetery

210 Princeton Blvd., Calverton, NY

Apr

17

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

McManus-Lorey Funeral Home

2084 Horse Block Road, Medford, NY

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