Janet
Janet L. Fencl
Janet L. Fencl, 85, a longtime Kent area resident, passed away September 29
th
, 2021 after a brief illness. She will be dearly missed by her family and many friends.
Many students will remember Janet as a teacher. She began her career as an elementary school teacher at Franklin School in Kent and in Columbus, Ohio. She was a remedial reading teacher for Ravenna City Schools for more than 30 years. She encouraged students to write their own stories, as well as presented program highlights at teacher conferences. After retirement, she remained active with Portage County Teachers Association (PCRTA) and participated in awarding scholarships.
Music was a staple in Janet’s life. She played the piano and attended many musical performances. She enjoyed Akron Symphony Orchestra at E.J. Thomas Hall and The Cleveland Orchestra at Severance Hall. She supported Blossom Music Center and Kent State University (KSU) Orchestra and was a patron to The Cleveland Orchestra.
Social activities were important to Janet, and she made many lasting friendships with people in Coterie, The Chestnut Society, University Women, Afternoon and Evening University Women Book Groups, and Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Chapter No. 564. She was a 40-year member of Delta Kappa Gamma, an honorary for outstanding women teachers. Janet was a member of The United Methodist Church of Kent for 37 years and was adored by the breakfast bunch who met after the early service.
Among Janet’s favorite things were the French Impressionists artists, the book
The Pioneers
by David McCullough, and the summer geraniums that graced her porch and yard.
Janet was born September 15
th
, 1936, on Chamberlain Road in Mantua. She was born at home. She grew up on a farm in Shalersville with her two sisters, Phyllis (Peters) and Louise (Bowers); and little brother, Paul.
Even more wonderful than being her friend was being her daughter. She is survived by daughters, Diane Fencl, of Fairlawn, Ohio and Denise Fencl, of Hampton, N.H. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph J. Fencl.
There will be a private burial per her request. The family thanks all well-wishers for their flowers, cards, and calls. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Cleveland Orchestra, The Nature Conservancy, or Cleveland Clinic Hospice in Copley.
Condolences and special memories of Janet can be shared with her family online at
www.heritagecremationsociety.com
Heritage Cremation Society
330.875.5770
th
, 2021 after a brief illness. She will be dearly missed by her family and many friends.
Many students will remember Janet as a teacher. She began her career as an elementary school teacher at Franklin School in Kent and in Columbus, Ohio. She was a remedial reading teacher for Ravenna City Schools for more than 30 years. She encouraged students to write their own stories, as well as presented program highlights at teacher conferences. After retirement, she remained active with Portage County Teachers Association (PCRTA) and participated in awarding scholarships.
Music was a staple in Janet’s life. She played the piano and attended many musical performances. She enjoyed Akron Symphony Orchestra at E.J. Thomas Hall and The Cleveland Orchestra at Severance Hall. She supported Blossom Music Center and Kent State University (KSU) Orchestra and was a patron to The Cleveland Orchestra.
Social activities were important to Janet, and she made many lasting friendships with people in Coterie, The Chestnut Society, University Women, Afternoon and Evening University Women Book Groups, and Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Chapter No. 564. She was a 40-year member of Delta Kappa Gamma, an honorary for outstanding women teachers. Janet was a member of The United Methodist Church of Kent for 37 years and was adored by the breakfast bunch who met after the early service.
Among Janet’s favorite things were the French Impressionists artists, the book
The Pioneers
by David McCullough, and the summer geraniums that graced her porch and yard.
Janet was born September 15
th
, 1936, on Chamberlain Road in Mantua. She was born at home. She grew up on a farm in Shalersville with her two sisters, Phyllis (Peters) and Louise (Bowers); and little brother, Paul.
Even more wonderful than being her friend was being her daughter. She is survived by daughters, Diane Fencl, of Fairlawn, Ohio and Denise Fencl, of Hampton, N.H. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph J. Fencl.
There will be a private burial per her request. The family thanks all well-wishers for their flowers, cards, and calls. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Cleveland Orchestra, The Nature Conservancy, or Cleveland Clinic Hospice in Copley.
Condolences and special memories of Janet can be shared with her family online at
www.heritagecremationsociety.com
Heritage Cremation Society
330.875.5770
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