Janet Thompson

Janet Thompson obituary, Erie, PA

Janet Thompson

Janet Thompson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dusckas Funeral and Cremation Services Harborcreek on Nov. 14, 2025.

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Janet Catherine (Bocianowski) Thompson, age 74, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025. She was born in Erie on December 21, 1950, daughter of the late Joseph Stephen and Leona Joan Olszewski Bocianowski.
Janet was a 1968 graduate of Harbor Creek High School. She retired from Verizon after many years. Janet was an avid baker and gardener. She also enjoyed crochetin
g and photography.
Janet is survived by two daughters: Linda Thompson and Vicki Thompson; a sister, Carol Leech (Ron); a brother, Joseph Bocianowski (Karen); 4 grandchildren; 12 great-granchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Janet was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Daniel W. Thompson; and a daughter, Karen Cowley.
Private Arrangements have been entrusted to the Dusckas Funeral & Cremation Services Harborcreek. Memorials may be made to the Anna Shelter. Condolences may be offered at www.dusckasfuneralhomes.com.

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Dusckas Funeral and Cremation Services Harborcreek

5151 Buffalo Road (at Hannon Rd. in Harborcreek Twp.), Erie, PA 16510

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