Janet Kellogg

Deerfield, MA - Janet Kellogg, 83, of Lower Road in Deerfield, passed away February 9, 2024 at Charlene Manor in Greenfield. She was born in Northampton February 5, 1941, the daughter of the late James and Stella (Plaza) Szynal.

Janet graduated from Northampton High School (Class of 1958) and started working as a bookkeeper for Northampton National Bank. From 1959 to 1971 she worked for Stanley Home Products as a secretary and then in the Marketing division. Following this Janet worked as a bookkeeper for L& M Esso in Amherst until 1974, moving to Executive Secretary at Hampshire College until 1979. From 1980 to 1991 Janet worked for D. H. Real Estate Group in Amherst as Secretary to the President, Advertising Director and Operations Manager. She later worked at the University of Massachusetts in the Health Education Department as an office manager until 1995 when she moved to their school of Public Health and Health Sciences as the Administrative Assistant to the Dean. in 2003 she became Assistant to the Dean of the College of Engineering until her retirement. Everywhere she worked she was well respected and loved.

In 1963, Janet married Martin "Marty" Kellogg who died in 2018 after 55 years of marriage. She was also predeceased by her sisters Lorraine Klekotka and Dolores Pinciak, and her brother James Szynal. Janet leaves her sisters Estelle Doherty of South Hadley and Marlene Werenski of Easthampton; her dear friend Donna Szymkowicz and son Seth, and her boyfriend Tom Devine and many nieces, nephews and numerous close friends.

Janet was loved by everyone she met. The joy she found in life always showed in her laughter, her smile, and a dancing light in her eyes. She was such a joyful and pleasant person until the very last moment of her life, always looking for the bright side of any situation. She enjoyed her weekly card games with friends, spent time traveling the world and trying her luck at the casinos. When she was home, she enjoyed watching the birds and spoiling her neighbor's dog, Badger.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the ASCPA (ascpa.org), the Disabled Vets (DAV.org) or the American Cancer Society (donate.cancer.org)

An In House service will be held on Friday February 16th at 11am with Calling Hours from 10am to 11am at Wrisley Funeral Home, 90 Sugarloaf Street South Deerfield MA. Burial will take place in the spring.

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Published by The Recorder on Feb. 14, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Janet Kellogg

9 Entries

Lori Tyler

February 8, 2025

Janet became an active member of our tractor community. Her smile and positive outlook are missed, but she is and will continue to be remembered.

Theresa Strait

July 8, 2024

Janet was my favorite Szynal and I loved her very much. I remember visiting the farm and seeing her there and her wedding when my cousin Nancy and I led the grand march. She and Marty were fine with that but my Mom sure wasn´t! One of her wedding pictures captured the moment! I shall miss her, until we meet again Janet, see you soon.

Marcia and Dwight Manley

May 13, 2024

She was the most cheerful person in our neighborhood. She will be sorely missed for her kind words and great laughter.

Lori Cohen

February 17, 2024

Shortly after Janet retired, she applied for a job with my company where she expected to stay for 1 year. She stayed for 12 years...12 wonderful years. Janet and I shared an office and every day we laughed, we listened to music, we shared stories, and we worked. She was a great gift to me, my husband, Jon, my son, Josh, and my brother, Howard. She became a part of our family. After reducing her days per week over the last few years, she finally told me that even 2 days a week was interfering with her social life. What a wonderful reason to retire!! We continued to dine together, go to a casino now and then, and talk regularly. I've never known anyone so lovely and loving and generous. I miss her and will always miss her deeply...thank you dear Janet, for being such an important part of our lives.

Goff family

February 16, 2024

Always a very nice and positive person walking her dog along Lower Road. She will be missed by all her neighbors

Carole Braman Finnessey

February 16, 2024

NHS 1958 65th Class Reunion 9/23/2023 at Blue Bonnett Diner. Northampton, MA. Janet and Tom came over and asked if it was okay to sit at our table. I was there with my husband, Sam and our son "S. J.". Later we were joined by Joyce and her husband and Sue Dash. Janet left early before a class picture at the end of of the event. It was great to see everyone.
With deepest sympathy to her family, Tom and friends.
Carole Braman Finnessey, NHS Reunion Committee Member
8 Stillwater Road, South Deerfield, MA 01373

Kerry Naumowicz

February 16, 2024

My heart goes out to the family & friends of Janet. I had the pleasure of meeting Janet & Marty many moons ago. The stories that could be told!!! Very eventful times. You will be missed!

Colleen Biron

February 13, 2024

My favorite thing about Auntie Janet was her laugh and smile which she did often! Heaven just got a lot livelier with her in it! You will be missed!

Lori

February 13, 2024

My husband and I had the pleasure of meeting Janet and Marty at the Bernardston Vets Club in 2016. That was the beginning of a wonderful friendship. After Marty's passing, Janet and I became travel buddies. We enjoyed 3 cruises and visits to several countries, as well as enjoying local events. She was always up for trying new things. Janet made working at tractor pulls fun !!!
Her beautiful smile and genuine love of life will be greatly missed.

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