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Janice Calvert Obituary
Born in Blakely, daughter of the late Mildred and Edgar Barrett, she was a past member of Blakely Primitive Methodist Church. She was a 1942 graduate of Dickson City High School. Upon graduation, she worked at the famous Cliff House in Ogunquit, Maine. She was very proud of her work as a "Rosie the Riveter" in Linden, N.J., during World War II. She also worked at Mackies in Olyphant, sold Avon for 45 years and retired from Kmart after 25 years. Janice will be remembered as a strong, selfless mother who persevered through many obstacles in her life.
The family would like to thank Dr. Lisa Thomas, and a special thank you to Valerie Wheeler, R.N., and the staff of the Regional Hospital Hospice during her final days.
Surviving are two sons, Jimmy and wife, Debra; and Oliver "Buff" and wife, JoAnn; four daughters, Carolyn Santoro; Janice Lynn Sewitsky and husband John; Kim Johnson and husband, Gary; and Allison Grant and husband, Richard; two granddaughters, Darcy Cichocki and Wendy Mikitish; 16 grandsons, Christopher and Damien Cichocki, Randy, Jason and Jonathan Sewitsky, Travis and Zachary Calvert, Chad and Bradley Hanicak, Darren and Gary Johnson, Cory and Cody Calvert, Tory, Trevor and Tyler Grant; 16 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Morley and wife, Marion; Richard and wife, June; Oliver, and Norm and wife, Joanie; a sister, Norma Kaminski; nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Benjamin Santoro; grandson, David Hanicak; great-granddaughter, Angel Sewitsky; brother, Edgar "Ted" Barrett; sister-in-law, Hazel Barrett; a niece, Brenda Barrett; and a nephew, Wesley Barrett.
The funeral will be Friday with services at 11 a.m. in the Frank T. Mazur Funeral Home Inc., 601 Dundaff St., Dickson City, by the Rev. Scott McGrady, Blakely Primitive Methodist Church. Interment, Union Cemetery, Peckville.
Friends may call Thursday 4 to 8 p.m. For directions or to leave an online condolence visit www.mazurfuneral home.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Janice Calvert
January 21, 2012
sorry to here about your mother.know what your going through. adrian&adele bianchi
Lillian & Mike Kaszuba
January 19, 2012
We are very sorry for your loss.
January 18, 2012
To all of you....I am sorry for the loss of your mom. I remember her as a very kind person as I was growing up in Blakely. Your family is in my prayers. Jim Wojcak
Laurie Misiura
January 18, 2012
My condolences to all family members and friends. Will miss seeing her at the holidays but those memories will live on.
Debbie Paciotti
January 18, 2012
I worked with Janice for many years at K-Mart, she was truly a wonderful, caring women and a great co-worker... I am very sorry for your loss.
January 18, 2012
On behalf of the Officers and Members of the Volunteer Hose Company of Throop please accept our sincere condolences.
Eternal rest, grant unto her
and let perpetual light shine upon her.
May the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.
January 18, 2012
Calvert family, My prayers are with you at this most difficult time, we know she is better off now with no pain and being able to see those who went before her. God bless you all. Ruthie
January 18, 2012
Jim, sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences. Mike Michlowski.
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