JANICE "JAN" ANDERSON

JANICE "JAN" ANDERSON obituary, Westlake, OH

JANICE "JAN" ANDERSON

JANICE ANDERSON Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Misencik Funeral Home - Avon on Jan. 7, 2026.
Janice "Jan" Anderson (nee Arena), age 74, entered into rest Sunday January 4, 2026. She was born on May 8, 1951 in Buffalo, New York and has lived in Sheffield Lake and Westlake since 1958. She graduated from Brookside High School Class of 1969 and was the
previous owner of Anderson's Automotive with her husband Bob. Jan enjoyed reading, cooking, and fashion, but most of all spending time with family and friends, traveling, and attending NASCAR races. She was a member of Ohio Eastern Star Day Chapter 479,
Automotive Service Association (ASA) and was a leader in the automotive industry.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Robert D. Anderson, daughter Krista Anderson, grandchildren Tessa Brumfield and Andrew Brumfield and brothers Joseph (Eileen) Arena and Michael (Rebecca) Arena. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph & Mildred (nee Federico) Arena and brother James Arena.
The family will receive friends on Saturday January 10, 2026 from 2:00 pm until time of service at 4:00 pm at the MISENCIK FUNERAL HOME, 36363 Detroit Rd. Avon. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to St Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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