Stanley J. Janicka Obituary (1927 - 2019)

STANLEY J. JANICKA Age 92, of Concord Twp., OH, formerly of Butler, PA, passed away on October 1, 2019. Born in Mount Chestnut, PA on March 6, 1927 to Stanley J. and Laura (Kempenski) Janicka. He graduated from Butler High School and served in the US Air Force. He was a proud ARMCO retiree. Stanley married Margaret A. "Peggy" Spang on June 22, 1949 in Pittsburgh, PA. Stanley was an avid golfer and bridge player. He enjoyed reading, gardening and traveling. Stan and Peggy traveled to Europe, China, Hawaii and the Holy Land, and they cruised to Alaska, through the Panama Canal, and along the Rhine River. To celebrate their 50th anniversary, Stan and Peggy cruised from New York City to Bermuda with their daughter's family. He was a lifetime member of the Butler Historical Society and a 37 year member of the Butler Country Club. He was a former member of Calvary United Presbyterian Church and current member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Butler. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah "Debby" (Robin) Cumberland, his grandchildren, Barton and Rachel, and his great-granddaughter, Sophia, all of Ashtabula, OH; his sister, Gertrude Klingensmith of Butler, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife of 62 years, Peggy (2012), and his son, Danny (2008). His family would like to thank the staff of Vista Springs Quail Highlands in Concord Twp., OH and The Hospice of the Western Reserve for the care they gave to Stanley. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave, Cleveland, OH 44110. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on October 26, 2019 at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North Street, Butler, PA. Information and condolences on-line at www.burrservice.com.