Edward J. Janiszewski
SMETHPORT-Edward J. Janiszewski, 67, of N. Open Brook Rd., passed away Friday (Feb. 1, 2013) in the Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born October 20, 1945, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, he was a son of John A. and Mary Hodun Janiszewski. On Oct. 16, 1982, in Eldred, PA, he married B. Diana Bee, who survives.
Edward was a retired Pennsylvania State Trooper who was stationed in Kane, PA. He retired in 1992, after 20 years of service. He later worked with the McKean County Sheriff’s Department and most recently as a security guard in the McKean County courthouse.
Mr. Janiszewski was a veteran, having served with the US Air Force, during the Viet Nam War.
He was a resident of the area for 44 years coming from Wilkes-Barre, PA. He graduated from Coughlin High School, class of 1963.
He was a member of the Retired State Police Association of Pennsylvania.
Edward enjoyed hunting, especially with his family. He also enjoyed most sports, and was an avid NASCAR fan and an NFL San Francisco 49 Niner’s fan.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Diana, are two sons, Richard S. (Jennifer) Lowman of Port Allegany, Justin E. (Samatha) Lowman of Bradford; two daughters, Angela S. (Kevin) Anthony of Bradford, Bobbi Jo (Eric Pearson) Baker of Port Allegany; 11 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Robert (Marsha) Janiszewski of Ft. Wayne, IN, Thomas (Dianne) Janiszewski, Joseph Janiszewski and Michael Janiszewski all of Wiles-Barre, PA; and a sister, Mary (Richie) Stencik of Wilkes-Barre, PA; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Anthony and John Janiszewski; and a sister, Joanna Janiszewski.
Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany. A funeral service will be held in the United Methodist Church, Port Allegany, at 11 a.m. Tuesday (Feb. 5, 2013) with Rev. Randall Headley, pastor officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.
A military service will be conducted by the Port Allegany Honor Guard at the church, immediately following the funeral.
Memorials can be made to the S.W. Smith Library, Port Allegany.
Condolences can be made to: B. Diana Janiszewski
31 N. Open Brook Rd.
Smethport, PA 16749