Janet Ada Phelps
March 27, 1941 ~ July 8, 2020
Janet Ada Phelps, age 79, longtime resident of Geneva, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at home surrounded by family and now rejoins her beloved husband, Dean. She was born March 27, 1941 to Eunice (Lossing) and Edison Argust in Geneva.
Janet retired from the Department of Job and Family Services after 31 years. An active, lifelong member of the United Church in Geneva, she enjoyed reading, sewing and knitting, and loved spending time with her friends and family.
Janet is survived by her daughter, Melissa Phelps; son, Scott Phelps; grandsons, Joshua and Jacob (Mariah); sister, Joan (Lee) Rickel; sister-in-law, Kathleen Lastition; and her much beloved great-grandchildren, Dominic and Jayden. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Dean G. Phelps, who passed away in 2004; and her parents.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to the United Church, 75 S. Broadway, Geneva, OH 44041.
Friends will be received 12noon-2pm Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 175 S. Broadway, in Geneva with a memorial service following at 2pm with Pastor Bryan Manary officiating. Visitation guests are invited to wait in their cars to be personally invited and ushered by funeral personnel. Those in attendance are strongly encouraged to follow current pandemic guidelines for Covid-19, wear masks, and practice social distancing. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Geneva.
Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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Wishing peace to bring you comfort and loving memories to forever hold in your heart! ? Deepest sympathies, Doug & Leanne Cicillian
Were sorry for your loss, were also sorry we can't be there. Love Dave and Mary Grace Brachat
Dear Melissa and Scott,\nYour mom was a great lady and will be missed. I met your mom so long ago working at Farmers Bank. We became good friends. I remember swimming in your pool after work on very hot summer days. Both your mom and dad were wonderful people. Will miss them both. Prayers for her family. Stay Safe.\nRose
Melissa, deep breath my friend, you got this. You have done such a great job taking care of your mom with the help of your boy for many years. Your mom was so lucky to have you in so many ways. I was so proud of you not letting her in the nursing homes and being her home to you. You put your life on hold for her as best as you could and that is what we are to do. Our parents took great care of us running around that neighborhood all those years ago. I wouldnt take any of those great days back. Thank God you house had the pool, right. Lol. Our house was one of the ones that held the carnivals. Good ole days. Our moms were always there for us and we for them as were grew older. Your a great mom as well Melissa And the greatest daughter for your mom and dont ever forget how much she loved you. May God hold you and your family extra tight threw theae terrible times and help you through the tough days ahead. I hear for you anytime, day or night. May God Bless you and your family. Love you.
Dear Joan I’m so sorry to hear about Janet, she was a life long friend and I think about all the great times we had growing up. My thoughts and prayers go to you and Janet family. Love Pat