Bergen - Howard A. Janas, 91, of Bergen, passed away Tuesday, (August 16, 2016) at New York State Veteran's Home, in Batavia, following a brief illness.
Mr. Janas was born June 20, 1925 in Garfield, NJ, a son of the late Frank and Mary (Wutsch) Janas.
Howard served his country honorably during World War II with the Marine Corps. He was a member of the Bergen United Methodist Church and the Bergen Fire Department. He worked for Gerber Foods for 30 years, followed by 15 years at Wegmans, both in Rochester.
He is the husband of the late Mary J. (Pratt) Janas who passed away in 2008.
Mr. Janas is survived by his children, Duane Janas of Bergen, Dale (Laura) Janas of Clifton Springs, Dianne (Bob) Van Dunk of GA, and Karen Janas of Bergen; grandchildren, Scott (Sarah) Janas of Clifton Springs, Sarah (Jason) Nackley of NC, and Dennis (Jennifer Kane) Janas of Chili; great-grandchildren, Aiden and Harper Janas, Keeley and Emerson Nackley.
Along with his wife, Howard is preceded in death by his twin brother, Frank as well as his sister, Jan Perrine.
Family and Friends may call on Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 S. Lake St., Bergen. Howard’s Funeral Service will be held on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Bergen United Methodist Church, 27 S. Lake St., Bergen. He will be laid to rest beside his wife in Mt. Rest Cemetery, Bergen.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bergen United Methodist Church, PO Box 216, Bergen, NY 14416 or the Bergen Fire Department, PO Box 248, Bergen, NY 14416.
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