Lillian Jane Hardy

Amazing mother, devoted partner, loving grandmother, and longtime Geneva businesswoman Jane Hardy passed away peacefully on Sunday morning.

Jane is predeceased by parents Lillian and John Hardy, and her sister and brothers, Doris, Richard, and David, and her daughter Sarah Elek (Justin), all of whom she missed every minute since they left. She is also predeceased by longtime partner Willard Moore, whom she loved more than anything. She is survived by her siblings Beth (Jeff), John (Valerie), and Mary Ann (Wayne), children Eric (Michelle), Windy (Edward), and Russ (Sarah), and her grandchildren, Sophia, Kaleb, Isabella, Thad, Marshall, Eva, and Elena. She is also survived by Hunter Elek, her first grandchild, with whom she shared a deep love and bond.

Raised on a farm in rural Lake County, Jane's passion for the outdoors never left her. She loved a good campfire, a stroll through the forest (in any season except winter), and creek-walking and crayfish hunting with her children and grandchildren.

She also loved a good project. Whether it was learning how to wire the addition on her home, restoring an antique, doing a puzzle with her family, refurbishing furniture, or helping her kids figure out their place in life, she was happiest when she was busy.

One of seven children, she had a deep appreciation for family, friends, humor, and animals… especially her pet birds Cricket and Sam, who loved her as much or more than her actual children.

She was also fiercely independent and driven. She strove hard to exceed expectations as a business owner, parent, and partner, and regularly met her own lofty goals.

Her work ethic was unmatched. She often worked three jobs to provide for her children. She was known regionally by antique aficionados for her amazing work repairing and refurbishing old furniture with "Neat Seats," a side business she ran for more than 40 years. She also worked for a print shop for 30 years, ran a design and print business out of her home, and was the proprietor of both Tomorrow's Antiques and Moore Antiques, establishments that served Downtown Geneva well for decades. Her children can only hope that they embody half of her attitude toward work and service.

In short, Jane Hardy was as amazing. She was kind, loving, and strong. As a parent, she was the epitome of what a kid would want, and was an amazing friend when we all grew up. She is immensely missed and loved by her children, family, and friends, and will be forever.

Calling hours will be Friday, January 2nd, from 4-6PM at Lake Erie Cremation & Funeral Services in Geneva. In lieu of flowers, please donate to HomeSafe, an organization that Jane supported at any opportunity she had: https://www.homesafeincac.org

In accordance with her wishes, her ashes will be spread in a private ceremony overlooking the Grand River, where she will be reunited with her brother Richard, whom she has never forgotten.

Lake Erie Cremation & Funeral Services, 1500 Harpersfield Rd, Geneva, OH 44041, assisted the family with arrangements. (440)361-2273. www.LakeErieCrematory.com.