Obituaries
February 13, 2019

Janet A. Jones – Allenport

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Janet A. Jones, 69, of Allenport, passed away Dec. 20, 2018, at home with her family by her side. Janet was born on May 20, 1949, in Newtown, Ohio, daughter of the late Charles and Lois Howell. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Jones; sister, Joyce Pringle; two brothers, Jerry and Jim Howell; her five children, Janet Mitchell, Katherine (Robert) Telagraphis, John Mitchell, Danielle Mitchell and Tonia Swink. She will also be deeply missed by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Janet was preceded in death by her brother, John Howell. There was no public visitation or services. Janet will be laid to rest at the Belle Vernon cemetery at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to the SCHROCK-HOGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES INC. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.schrock-hogan.com.

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