IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Janet Blanche

Janet Blanche Shriner Profile Photo

Shriner

Aug 8, 1942 — Mar 8, 2026

Obituary

Janet B. Shriner, 83, of Ellsworth, PA passed away on March 8, 2026 in the Washington Hospital after a recent battle with illness.

She was born at home a twin on August 8, 1942 in Ellsworth a daughter of the late George and Ethel Bosley Lucy.  She graduated from the Ellsworth High School and later became a Certified Nursing Assistant employed by the Area Aging Services from where she retired after many years.

A woman of strong faith, she was a life long member of the Bentleyville United Methodist Church.  She loved spending time with her family, winning at dice games and completing her daily Wordle.  Going shopping and out to eat was always something she looked forward to doing.

Surviving is two children Lisa Petronka (Greg) of Bentleyville, PA and Jay Marinkovich of Madison Heights, MI; grandchildren Joanie Danner (Brian), Mitch Matiyasic (Jill), Erin Marinkovich, Kelli Hopkins (Kristin), and Todd Matiyasic (Ashley); 8 great grandchildren Charles, Tate, Jackson, Bennett, Emmalin, Logan, Mila and Zaria; brother Joe Lucy (Rhonda); numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding her is death are her husband Joseph Shriner, daughter Maryann Huff; grandson Jacob Marinkovich who died in infancy.   She is also preceded by ten other siblings including her identical twin sister Joan Weatherford, who waited for her on the moon.

Friends will be received on Wednesday March 11, 2026 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Greenlee's Bentleyville Funeral Home 619 Main St. Bentleyville, PA.  Where Funeral Services will begin on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jim Kimmel officiating.  Interment will follow in the Beallsville Cemetery.

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Funeral Services

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March
11

Wednesday

Greenlee’s Bentleyville Funeral Home

619 Main Street, Bentleyville, PA 15314

3:00 - 7:00 pm

Funeral Service

March
12

Thursday

Greenlee’s Bentleyville Funeral Home

619 Main Street, Bentleyville, PA 15314

Starts at 11:00 am

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