"Dear Cas and Family, You have our deepest sympathy for the loss of Janice. We had good times together at Ann and Jim?s summer picnics. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Cliff and Dale Imes"
In loving memory of
Janice H. Stanchus
April 5, 1929 - November 7, 2021
Janice H. (Kopp) Stanchus
Janice Stanchus was someone who cared very deeply about others. This was reflected in her relationships with not only her family but friends and neighbors. She often showed her friendly nature by offering her signature culinary delights for those she loved. There wasn't a picnic without her potato salad, a Thanksgiving without her butternut squash, or a birthday without her mayonnaise cake. They were enjoyed by so many.
Janice was the only child of Carl & Loretta Kopp. Though she did not have siblings, her cousin Jim (also an only child) filled that role wonderfully and they were more like brother and sister. The family often gathered at a cottage on Irondequoit Bay.
She attended grade school at Our Lady of Perpetual Help and later attended business school. Janice worked at Rochester Telephone as a company clerk, but her most important work was being a good wife, mother, and daughter. She took care of them all. She met her husband Casimer at a family dinner. They wed on July 26, 1958, at St. Michael's Church. They raised 3 children Kathleen, Robert, and David. Vacations were mostly taking trips to enjoy family in PA, MI, and NJ, with trips to Niagara Falls on occasion.
Janice had very strong faith and was always involved in her church. First at St. Michaels, then at St. John the Evangelist Church. She prayed a lot for people and things that were dear to her heart.
She also loved to read, watch her soap operas and take care of her husband and children. You'd often hear her say "Wait till your father gets home!" or "Love & prayers!" She loved the Sound of Music and music from Engelbert Humperdinck. She was a fan of the Shirley Temple show, The Waltons, and more recently Everyone Loves Raymond and The King of Queens.
As the family became bigger, Janice's love of taking care of people grew with grandchildren to look after. Because she shared her love so freely, she was very loved in return. Her family and those in her social circles describe her as "the sweetest lady on this earth." Janice will be missed dearly by all who knew her.
November 7, 2021, at the age of 92. Predeceased by her parents, Carl & Loretta Kopp. Janice is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 63 years, Casimer J. Stanchus; children, Kathy (Joe Cirincione) Campbell, Robert (Carol) Stanchus, David (Marianne) Stanchus; daughter-in-law, Jen Donofrio; grandchildren, Christina (Alex) Sherman, Jessica (Scott) Owen, Elizabeth (Alysha Cropsey) Stanchus, Julia (Brandon) Alt & Andrea (Noah Ritzel) Stanchus; great-grandchildren, Owen & Alina Sherman, Haley & Jackson Robert Owen; many cousins, nieces, nephews & dear friends.
Janice's life story will be shared during visitation, 4:00-7:00 pm on Friday, November 12th at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane. Her Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 13th at 11:30 am at St. Marks Church, 54 Kuhn Road. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations can be made to Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, 2652 Ridgeway Ave, Rochester NY 14626, or Ronald McDonald House Charities, 333 Westmoreland Dr, Rochester NY 14620 in Janice's name.
Tributes
"Linda and Ken Kuhn Uncle Cas, Kathy, Bob, David, and Families, We feel the loss of Aunt Janice so deeply already. Such a loving and kind person and one who kept everyone in her prayers always. Our families had great times together during the holidays and summers, too. We know she is in Heaven with God and the angels. We have no doubt she will watch over all of us and we will feel her love always. Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you. With love Linda and Ken"
"The Stanchus home was like a second home for me growing up. Mrs Stanchus was such a wonderful, kind woman. I am blessed and better for having had her in my life. My prayers for Mr Stanchus, Kathy, Bob, Dave and their families. Thank you Mrs Stanchus. Rest in peace. "
"Uncle Cas, Kathy, Bob, David and Family: We are so saddened by the loss of our sweet Aunt Janice, but are left with so many beautiful memories of time spent with her and all of you. She was the sweetest woman and will be deeply missed We will miss her stories of her and Dad's childhood and how he used to tease her so much. We will never forget her and she will be in our hearts forever. Our love and prayers are being sent to all of you?? With Love and Deepest Sympathy Patie & Rick"
"Such a beautiful picture of your mom and exactly the way I will remember her. So many fond memories of the holidays and special occasions we shared. Prayers and deeply sympathy to her loving family. "