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