Obituaries
April 20, 2020

Janet E. Cox – Beaver, Formerly of Charleroi

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Janet E. Cox, 79, of Beaver, formerly of Charleroi, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, April 19, 2020. Janet was born in Charleroi on April 15, 1941, the daughter of the late Frank and Nora Crow Cox. Following high school, Janet received her associate’s degree from Robert Morris University. Janet is survived her brother, Jack (Carolyn) Cox of Fallowfield Township; sister, Grace (Richard) Benzio of Beaver; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Janet was preceded in death by her sister, Beatrice Cox; and her brother, Harold Cox. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, services will be private. Interment will be in Maple Creek Cemetery, Fallowfield Township. Online condolences may be sent to the family at our website, www.schrock-hogan.com. Arrangements were entrusted to SCHROCK-HOGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES INC.

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