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1941
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2017
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Janice Porter Obituary
75 of Pace, Fla. passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017 after a two year battle with Cancer. She was born February 20, 1941 in Ragersville to the late Clyde and Lavern (Finzer) Swihart. She was a 1959 graduate of Sugarcreek-Shanesville (Garaway) High School. She spent two years in the WAC (Women's Army Corps), before marrying Thomas Porter who survives.
She has two sons, William (Jennifer) Porter of Louisburg, Kan. and Jerry Porter of Pace, Fla.; two grandchildren, Eric and Rachael Porter; and brothers and sisters in the area are Tom (Thelma) Swihart of Port Washington, Ruby (Eugene) Duerr of Beach City, William (Bonnie) Swihart of Winfield, and Dale (Hope) Swihart and Sandy (Eric) Maust both of Ragersville.
No services are planned at this time. Local arrangements are being handled by Smith-Varns Funeral Home at Sugarcreek.
Smith-Varns
330-852-2141
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February 15, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with Janice's family and all her brothers and sisters. I went to school with Janice and lived as a neighbor to her and her family.
Peggy (Spahr) Hodkinson, Merrimack, NH
Terry Miller
February 14, 2017
Janice will be missed by so many folks. She was always there for everybody. Thoughts of other peoples needs before her own!
Jim & Nancy Baltzly
February 14, 2017
So sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Janice. What a sweet and wonderful lady. She will forever be in our hearts.
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