Janette Joyce Gaydovchik

Janette Joyce Gaydovchik obituary, Ocala, FL

Janette Joyce Gaydovchik

Janette Gaydovchik Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Roberts of Ocala West Chapel on Jan. 16, 2026.
Janette Joyce Gaydovchik, 78, of Ocala, Florida, died at her home on January 11. She was born on May 25, 1947, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Nicholas and Loraine Mervosh.

While living in White Plains, Maryland, Janette worked as a realtor before dedicating herself as a homemaker to raise her three sons. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Richard, and by her sons' families: Jason and wife Tammy with their children Bradley, Samantha, and Hannah; Frank and wife Ann Margaret; Ryan and wife Becca and his daughter Rhyan Kenna and his son Grant. She is also survived by her sister, Donna with her husband Kenneth, and Janette's niece, Hilary.

Janette will be remembered as a devoted founding member of St Thomas the Apostle Orthodox Church in Waldorf, Maryland, where her faith and dedication helped shape the parish community.

Visitation and funeral services for Janette will be held at Roberts Funeral Home West Chapel in Ocala, Florida, on January 20, beginning at 10 a.m.

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

Roberts of Ocala West Chapel

6241 Southwest State Road 200, Ocala, FL 34476

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