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Janet Wood, 72

May 31, 2018

Janet Wood, 72, of Lancaster, passed away on May 31, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Robert & Anna (Brennan) VanCoillie.
Janet retired as a nurse’s aid from Women & Babies Hospital. She sang in the choir at Historic St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Janet was an avid reader and loved spending time with family and her many friends.
Surviving are 3 children: Debbie Salazar, wife of Kenny, Tony Cruz, husband of Jenny, and Anna Ramos, wife of Freddy; 12 grandchildren: Kenny, Anthony, Richard, Maria, Julia, Amber, Michael, Abigail, Angliee, Melissa, Helena and Taya; 2 great-grandchildren: Mason & Courtland; and a sister, Phyllis Turner.
Janet is preceded in death by a son, Robert Cruz; sisters, Rosemary & Mary Lou; and a brother, Robert.
A visitation will take place from 6-9 PM on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St, Lancaster, PA 17602 with the Recitation of The Holy Rosary at 8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 AM on Monday, June 4, 2018 at Historic St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 119 S. Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603. Janet will be laid to rest at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Janet’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603.

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June 04, 2018

Dear St Mary’s Family,

Thank you for letting me know about our sweet chior alto Janet. She was a gem in my presence, kissing me during the peace offering. She helped teach me how to pray. Lord bless Janet ‘s soul for all the works of mercy that she did for us. I can see her and hear her giggling in heaven.

What a bright light!

Thank you for seating me next to Janet all those years Stephanie!

Her gentle kind love really helped me.

Her hugs really helped me too.

We will continue praying for Janet.😇

 

         Sincerely yours,

         Kristin Lauer

June 04, 2018

With deepest sympathy to Janets family and friends.  I worked with Janet for a few years when she was working at LG Duke Street.  She was wonderful, fun, and full of energy, she had a smile for everyone.  Janet showed true compassion, her kindness was genuine.  I was very fortunate to have known her.  I know Janet will be missed by all who’s life she touch. She was truly a bright shining light and touch so many lives.
Blessings to her family and friends, you are in our thoughts and prayers.   
Patricia Souders

June 03, 2018

We will truly miss seeing Janet’s smiling face during Mass at St. Mary’s Church. It was a joy to see her smiling at little Mason during services. Our hearts and prayers go out to the entire family. We know Janet’s faith was strong and she smiles down on all of us. Sandy & Stephen Gambone

June 03, 2018

My dear Janet–
You will be missed.  Your energy, excitement and concern for all made you a delight to spend time with.  I know you will be singing with the choir of angels in heaven.  You were loved.
Millie Rodriguez

June 03, 2018

Dear Ramos Family,
I am so saddened by Janet’s passing. My heart aches for you. Janet was a bright light in choir. I enjoyed sitting and singing next to her for many years. I’m so sad I can’t be there for you tonight or tomorrow. I’m in MN for a family celebration. Angelie, Melissa, Helena, please know I am hugging you in my heart. I know what it is to lose a grandmother who is so special. I’ll be praying for all of you especially today and tomorrow. 
 
Dr. Devosa

June 03, 2018

So sorry for your lost. Janet always had a happy, fun and loving spirit. We met her when she first moved to lancaster. Our sincere condolences to her family.
Andy & Liz Carrillo.

June 02, 2018

 Janet loved her family, friends  and her church. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
I worked with Janet at WBH.  She was full of energy when working. I always called her my red hair “Sophia”( golden girls)
My prayers and thoughts are with her family and friends. 
Sally Herr

June 02, 2018

My deepest sympathy to Janet’s family. I will miss her and her laughter during our telehone calls which always ended with “I love you.” We have been friends for 60 years and it will be hard to think of life without her. I know she is in a happy place, reuniting with her family and friends who have gone before her. Rest in peace my little angel. Love you, Sandy

June 02, 2018

Dear Anna and all of Janet’s family,
I am Joey and Mandee’s Aunt Loretta.  I worked with your mother at St. Joseph’s Adult Day Care and also briefly at Homestead Village.  I met her at St. Joe’s.  She was so welcoming and fun.  Janet was a ray of sunshine and joy every day.  Her energy was amazing.  Her kindness was genuine.  She took such excellent care of all her patients and could make anyone smile.
I am so sorry for your loss.  She will never be forgotten.  Her spirit always shone brightly and her memory lives on in every life she touched.  God bless you all and comfort you with His love and mercy.
Loretta Valle

June 01, 2018

All our love in honor of a beautiful woman whose kind heart and lively spirit will always be remembered. May God bless all who love her with comfort and strength.  
Love always, 
Joe and Charlene Enkey and family
Havelock, NC

June 01, 2018

I knew Janet from church.  I enjoyed chatting with her in the cafeteria after 8:30 church.  Sorry that she is gone.  My condolences to her family and friends.  Ann Humer

June 01, 2018

I’m very very sorry for the loss of your loved one . My thoughts and prayers are with you all ❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️ 
 
From kristen perkins 
 

June 01, 2018

Oh Janet, I am so sorry you left us so soon.  You certainly put up a good fight but in the end you opted for Heaven.  I will miss you sitting next to me in church and poking me to make a point.  I’ll never forget you and I know you will be praying for us, looking down on your love ones and singing with the angels. Love you, Janet!
Cathy Tomasichio

June 01, 2018

Our sincere condolences on your recent loss.  The Mattaini family

June 01, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time.  Janet was a wonderful lady and she certainly will be missed.
Emil and Susan Muccino

May 31, 2018

“Mom” was a beautiful, caring, loving, strong and courageous woman.  She fought a long battle and is now singing with angels. I will miss her terribly.  Love, Linda (Johnson)

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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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