Janice Stanek
Janice (nee Grosvenor) Stanek, age 87, passed away Oct. 31, 2024. She resided in Geauga County for many years until moving to Florida in 2015.
Jan was born Feb. 14, 1937, in Chardon, to Ralph C. and Belle (nee Sampson) Grosvenor. She graduated from Berkshire High School in 1955 and attended St. Luke’s School of Nursing.
Jan had met Frank Stanek in high school and they married in 1957. At that time, St. Luke’s did not allow married students, so she put her schooling on hold. She assisted Frank in his business (Cloverleaf Auto Body) and, after raising her three children, Sherry, Donna and Clay, she attended Lakeland Community College and graduated in 1980 as a registered nurse.
Jan embarked on her nursing career working for Geauga Hospital as a staff nurse, then transferred to ambulatory surgery. Later, she obtained her oncology nursing certification and worked with several physicians until retiring in 2009. She was proud to be of service to her community and dedicated her life to helping others.
Jan was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Claridon, serving at various times as president, vice president, deacon, financial secretary and awards chairperson. She also sang in their choir for many years.
Jan loved cooking and baking and competed in pie competitions — where she finally won first place at The Great Geauga County Fair. She also loved travelling, computer games, movies and sightseeing. But most of all, she enjoyed being with family and friends.
She often mentioned coming back as a manatee because they are so gentle and love to swim, or an otter because they are smart, happy and love to play. She had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to laugh.
Jan is survived by her children, Sherry Stanek, of Orlando Fla., Donna Stanek, of Orlando, Fla., and Dr. Clay (Terry) Stanek, of Monterey, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph D. and Belle Grosvenor; husband, Frank Stanek; sisters, Jeanette “Teeter” Grosvenor and June Kellogg; and brother, Dr. Ralph Grosvenor.
A memorial service will be held at the First Congregational Church of Claridon in the spring of 2025.
