Janet F. Kauffman, 84, of Creston, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 in her home after a long illness. She was under the wonderful care of hospice at the time of her death.
Janet was born March 3, 1939 in Jefferson the daughter of Evelyn and Clifford Zimmerman.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Paul R. Kauffman and they were inseparable for 53 years. She was a graduate of Northwestern High School in 1957 and acquired her Master’s Degree in teaching at Mount Union College. Janet enjoyed being out in the sun and received several awards for her golfing. She also enjoyed square dancing, quilting and needle pointing. She was an active member of several Wayne County Granges and the Wooster Historical Society. She and Paul were active members of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Oak Chapel United Methodist Church. After retirement they loved to travel, which included 2 impressive trips to Israel, once with the Catholic Church and once with the Methodist Church.
Janet was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Dale Zimmerman.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 11:00 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church, 527 Beall Ave., Wooster with Rev. Stephen Moran as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Seville.
Friends will be received one hour prior to the service at the church.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
So sorry about Janet. She was so nice and enjoyed visiting
with her at Lay Acedamy.
So sorry to hear of Janet’s passing. We shared good times at many church functions. She was talented in many areas including knitting, making crimsons, cooking, etc. She will be missed by many. Remember the good times. God bless.
Paul, what people of faith you both have been. I pray that your faith now gives you the healing and strength for the days ahead.
I am sorry for your loss. Janet was my 4-H advisor when I started 4-H and we had fun. She was my sidekick in church choir and we had fun. We had fun in Sunday school class, sometimes poking fun at the teacher. She was an awesome crafter and did many wonderful pieces. She will be missed.
To Janet’s Family and Friends, Our deepest sympathies go out to you. May God, and the many good memories, sustain you; now and also in the future.. Our thoughts and prayers are for you and your families. Sincere condolences from Art (Eileen Snyder)Beerys, Smithville, Ohio