Janis M. Rach

The family of Janis M. Rach, 94, of Fallowfield Township, announce her peaceful passing Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Janis was born and raised in Pittsburgh and was a daughter of the late Ralph and Dorothy Algeo Angel. Janis began her life in the Mon Valley area in 1950 with her husband, Ferdie, initially in the Monongahela area. Over time, they worked together to become a family of seven as well as owners and operators of multiple family-owned businesses. Most notably to the valley is where "Mrs. Rach" greeted many of the Valley residents to Redds Beach and Pine Cove Swim Club for over 60 years. All five of her children began their working careers at the pool with Mom as their first Boss. She has been a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, traveling from home to home throughout Pennsylvania and Maryland to share her love, wisdom and grace. Throughout the years, Janis had been her family's anchor and had guided them through many family and work experiences. She will be sorely missed. Her kindness, caring and strong spirit allowed her to persevere through her life and to become most importantly a dedicated wife and mother as well as a businesswoman. Surviving to cherish her memory are her children, Judy Laughlin, Janis (Richard) Cope, Jill Rach (Daniel) Beisel, Jeffrey (Sandra) Rach, James (Connie) Rach. She was known as Belahbe to her grandchildren, Jennifer, Nicole, Emily, Brian, Julia, Diana, Brendon, Charles, Katie, Emily and Craig; her great-grandchildren, Thomas, Naudia, Zoey, Sawyer and Roman. In addition to her parents, Janis was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Ferdinand C. Rach; her grandson, Michael Drawl; sister, Shirley Reardon; and son-in-law, Jack Laughlin. Her viewing will be held in Hogan- Melenyzer Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 226 Fallowfield Avenue, Charleroi, PA 15022, from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 20. A member of St. Andrew the Apostle, 624 Washington Avenue, Charleroi, PA 15022, a Mass of Christian Burial for Janis will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 21, inside the church. A private burial service will occur at a future date. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hogan-melenyzer.com