Janet Romaine McQuown

1938 - 2022

Janet Romaine (DeShong) McQuown, 84, of Punxsutawney, PA, passed away on Friday, Dec. 16, while at her home, as a result of a house fire. Janet was born on Feb. 6, 1938, to the late James Ellis DeShong and Margaret Evelyn (Hess) (DeShong) White in Renovo, PA. She graduated from Renovo High School and was a member of the First Christian Church of Big Run, and the Chloe Methodist Church. Janet married Howard McQuown on May 8, 2002, in DuBois, PA; Howard preceded her in passing on Nov. 30, 2020. Janet loved and missed her husband very much.
Her dog Tiny, who stayed by her side, passed away with her on Dec. 16. Janet enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
She enjoyed being outdoors, traveling, and camping. Janet also enjoyed word searchers and playing cards. She loved to sing, dance, and have a good time. Janet is survived by three daughters: Rhonda (Dana) Neely, Karen (Dwayne) Everson, and Lois (Dave) Tombs; one stepson: Bill (Kelly) McQuown; and two stepdaughters: Peggy (Doug) Griffith and Brenda (Jim) Shipley; three siblings: Shirley Ann Gilbert, Terry (Diane) DeShong, and Randy DeShong. Janet is also survived by five grandchildren: Brandi (Mark Mancuso) Cary, Victor Balbo, Tracey Balbo, Bethany Raynes, Trent Tombs; four great-grandchildren; Skylar (Mary) Burkett, Madison Cary, Taylor Cary, and Felix Raynes; three great–great–grandchildren: Hampton Kotula, Harmony Love, and Baby Hilliard; and several step grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, husband, and dog Tiny, Janet is preceded in passing by one sister: Dora Jean Craven; two brothers: John "Jack" DeShong and William "Butch" DeShong; one grandson: Justin Earl Pitts; and one stepchild; Howard "Buddy" McQuown Junior.
Family and friends will be received on Thursday, Dec. 22, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Fait – d'Argy Funeral Home, 117 N. Jefferson St., Punxsutawney, PA 15767. A funeral service will take place immediately following the visitation, beginning at 4 p.m. and officiated by Pastor Joe Case. Interment will take place at Oaklawn Cemetery, Clover Twp., Jefferson Co., PA. Online condolences and other information may be found by visiting www.dargyfh.com.