Janice Fennessy

Janice Fennessy, 74, former Locustdale resident, passed away Tuesday, April 13th, at the Mt. Carmel Nursing Center, Mt. Carmel. Born in Fountain Springs, April 15, 1946, she was the daughter of the late James and Mildred Guinther Fennessy.  She was a graduate of the former Ashland Area Joint High School, class of 1964, and the McCann School of Business, attaining an associate degree in business.   Janice was a member of the Grace Independent Evangelical Church, Locustdale, and was employed 35 years as an Office Supervisor for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Treasury Department, Harrisburg.  Following her employment in Harrisburg, she was employed as a ticket taker for the Pioneer Tunnel tourist attraction in Ashland, until her retirement.  Preceding her in death was a twin sister, Janet, and a brother James Fennessy.

Survivors:

Sister:  Sallianne Fennessy, Enola, PA

Sister:  Margaret Dobson, Sun City, Arizona

Brother:  John Fennessy and his wife Susan, Chesterfield, Michigan

Nieces, nephews, and cousins

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial funeral service, Saturday, April 24th, at 12 Noon, in the Grace Independent Church, Locustdale.  Officiating will be Rev. Rose Marquardt, pastor.  Interment will follow in Citizen’s Cemetery, Lavelle.  Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 Jude Place, Memphis, Tn., 38105.  All Covid-19 mandates including facial coverings, social distancing, and crowd limitations will be adhered to.  Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com. 

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