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YOUNGSTOWN — Janice M. Patterson, 82, passed away Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Hospice House.
Janice was born Jan. 20, 1943, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late George A. and Josephine Kikel Andreyko, and was a lifelong area resident.
She worked as a licensed physical therapy assistant for many years, most recently at Sharon Regional Health System.
Janice enjoyed shopping and treasured her younger years spent ballroom dancing, something that brought her much joy.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Larry Patterson, whom she married Feb. 22, 1999; her daughter, Christine Nelepka of Hedgesville, West Virginia; and her brother, George (Jane) Andreyko of Chicago.
Private services were held Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Kinnick Funeral Home in Youngstown.
477 North Meridian Road, Youngstown, OH 44509

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