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Janet Travis Obituary
Born June 30, 1943, in Salamanca, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Shirley Stephens Steinbroner.
She was a graduate of Salamanca High School, Class of 1961.
Janet had been employed as a bookkeeper most of her life with H&R Block, Holiday Valley and the former Salamanca Moose Club. While residing in Florida, she worked as a registration clerk at the Alden Hotel, St. Pete Beach, Fla.
She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family, especially her great-grandchildren. She was an avid reader and she will be remembered for attending her grandchildren's sporting events and activities. She was also an avid Buffalo Bills fan.
Surviving are a daughter, Melissa Travis of Pittsburg, Pa.; two sons, Jon Paul (Ann) Travis of Steven City, Va. and Ernest Travis Jr., formerly of Colorado; her longtime companion, Charles Grinols of Great Valley; a stepdaughter, Tammy (Rick Brett) Hamilton of North Carolina; two stepsons, Charlie Grinols and Timothy Grinols, both of Great Valley; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a sister; Lois Smith of Los Angeles, Calif.
She was predeceased by two sisters, Anne Despues and Nancy Wogick; and a brother, Richard Steinbroner.
There will be no visitation. A Celebration of Life will be held at the convenience of the family and will be announced.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the O'Rourke & O'Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River St., Salamanca.
E-condolences can be sent to [email protected] or posted to facebook.com/onofh.
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