Janice Lynn Zindash

Janice “Jan” Lynn (DeSilvey) Zindash, age 75, of Jefferson, passed away on Sunday, November 9th, 2025, peacefully with her loving family by her side. Jan was born on February 28, 1950, in Cleveland, OH., to parents John DeSilvey and Audrey & Pete Conley. She is survived by her husband George “Rusty” Zindash, and her children Dawn Leary, Deanna Ashba (Ed Jewett), and Ryan Zindash. Jan is also survived by her beloved grandchildren MacKenzie and Madilynne Leary, and Zachary and Kylee Ashba, Dameion Piert Jr., Dana Stroud, and many cherished great grandchildren. Jan is preceded in death by her parents, her children, Donald “Donny” Slaby, David “Davey” Slaby, and Darcy Slaby. Also, by her siblings, Karen Davidson and Jacqueline “Jackie” Lister. Jan married her sweetheart George “Rusty” Zindash on May 1st, 1999, in Jefferson, OH. Together they spent nearly 30 years raising their family and enjoying life. She attended and graduated from Maple Heights High School and then went on to earn her Associates Degree in Accounting from Kent State University. Jan retired from the OSU Extension Office and then worked at St. Joseph’s Church in Jefferson until 2020 as their parish secretary. She was a proud foster parent to 67 children, and she also spent time as a secretary for Rock Creek V.F.W. and Jefferson Eagles Club. Jan has some very special foster children in her life, to name a few, Angela Lopez, Nicki Cross, Brianna Rubino, and Tonya Stroud. Jan is a faithful Catholic and attended St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Jefferson for many years. The family would like to send a special “thank you” to the Hospice of the Western Reserve team and Ashtabula County Nursing Home both for their exceptional care they provided to Jan. A Visitation is scheduled for Friday, November 14th, 2025, from 10:00am-1:00pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 32 East Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH. A Funeral Mass will follow at 1:00pm. Burial immediately following Mass at Oakdale Cemetery in Jefferson. Memorial donations can be made in Jan’s name to Ashtabula County Nursing & Rehab, c/o Activities Department to assist them in funding all of the special events they plan for their residence, 5740 Dibble Rd., Kingsville, OH., 44048. Lake Erie Cremation & Funeral Services assisted the family with arrangements, 1500 Harpersfield Rd., Geneva, OH., 440-361-2273. www.lakeeriecrematory.com.

Janice Lynn Zindash

February 28, 1950 - November 9, 2025