Leicester – Janice Marie Kolesar Watford Walendziewicz, 66, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Mission Hospital with her son and daughter by her side.

A native of West Mifflin, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Joan Marie Halvach Kolesar and John Matthew Kolesar.

Janice was a loving mother and grandmother who had a passion for animals. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children: Tia Marie Watford, and Robert Watford and wife Nicole; granddaughter, Chloe; siblings: Joan “Sissy” Salopek and husband Mark, Karen Kolesar, Jeff Kolesar, and Amy Kolesar; and nieces and nephews: Stacy Alderman, Lauren Salopek, John Kolesar, Shawn Kast, Delenn Kast, and Ryan Kast.

The family will hold a private service at a later date to celebrate her life.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to your local non-profit animal shelter.

Anders-Rice Funeral Home and Cremation Center is honored to serve Janice’s family.

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