Janice Starkey
November 15, 1935 ~ June 16, 2021
Janice Starkey, age 85 passed away, June 16, 2021 at Rae-Ann Skilled Nursing Home. She was born November 15, 1935 in Geneva, the daughter of Eugene and Marvel (Peters) Perkins. She was a 1953 graduate of Geneva High School. Janice married Russel Starkey on June 5, 1954 and they enjoyed 67 glorious years of marriage.
Janice immensely enjoyed volunteering and graciously gave her time as a volunteer for the American Red Cross as well as the Geneva Hospital gift shop. She also served on the Geneva Community Center Board. In her leisure time, she liked to bowl and enjoyed camping at Hide-A-Way Lakes and vacationing in St. Augustine, Florida. Most of all Janice loved spending time with family and friends. She touched the lives of all she knew.
Janice is survived by her husband Russel; sons, Jeffrey (Amy) and Douglas (Marsha) Starkey; grandchildren, Lindsay (Mike Roberto) Starkey, Lauren (Shane) McKenna, Anthony (Leslie) Starkey and Katelyn (Kevin) Strauser; great-grandchildren, Barrett, Wyatt, Colton and Delphia. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Russel Gene Starkey Jr.; brother, Richard Perkins and her parents.
The family would like to thank Tom and Paula Brehl, Bruce and Judy Robson, Stacey Velazquez, Hospice of the Western Reserve and Rae Ann Skilled Nursing Home for all of their help and support.
Friends will be received 5-8 pm Monday, June 21, 2021 at Behm Family Funeral Home, 175 South Broadway in Geneva. Service will be at 11 am Tuesday, June 22nd at the funeral home officiated by Rev. Randy May. Final resting place will be at Evergreen Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Janice’s name to Hospice of the Western Reserve, PO Box 72101 Cleveland, Ohio 44192 or UH Geneva Medical Center, Community Christmas Card Fund, 870 West Main Street, Geneva, OH 44041.
Behm Family Funeral Home of Madison is assisting the family. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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To Janice's family and Russ, My fondest memory is when Janice and I both worked for A&P grocery on N. Broadway in Geneva. Betty Arkenburg was our cashier teacher. It was a great job- the managers required us to count our tills nightly and expected them to come out to to the penny- and mostly they did. Thanks, Janice, for being such a good sport! Love, Marjorie (Hulbert) Roberts
My thoughts are with the whole Starkey family. You were always held dear in Bill's heart, his “Perkins connection. ” With deepest sympathy
Janice was such a sweet woman and one thing I know is how much she loved her family. I’m glad I had the opportunity to know her. Prayers for her family
Mrs. Starkey was such a wonderful person, Our family is saddened by your loss. Hugs and prayers sent your way. Love, Bill, Mary,Billy, Jen and Amy Allison
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jan was a wonderful cousin. Love, Dave and Kathy
Dear Lindsay and Mike, thinking of you and your family . Sending my thoughts and prayers on the loss of your grandmother. Peace and blessings,
Well, the sadness extends at least as far as northwest Wisconsin where Kathy and I live. Jan was a must see cousin whenever we travelled to Ohio. It was always a pleasure to see her (and Russ) and catch up on the latest Perkins/Starkey news. I will always remember her laugh which meant that we were deep into that news. I will also remember the often astonishing similarity between Jan and my mom. She could have been mistaken for my mother's daughter. Kathy and I are saddened by the loss of her.
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Very sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you .
We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sorry for your loss, many memories are in our hearts, Chris, Eric, Josh and Aimee Christine 🙂
So sorry for your loss. Lots of memories of your mom and dad camping at Hideaway years ago…..Prayers to your family….