Janice Mae Letavec, 73, of Venetia, died Sunday, December 12, 2021 in the Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. She was born January 15, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Myron Mead and Lillian Maggie Mackie Case.
Jan grew up in Proctor, Minnesota and at the age of fifteen, her mother passed away. It was at this time that she went to live with her aunt. After graduating high school, Janice worked at the Salvation Army and then at Geno's Industries. She met the love of her life, Ron while he was stationed at the US Air Force base in Duluth, Minnesota. They moved back to Monongahela where they lived for numerous years. For ten years, she was employed as a cashier at the Monongahela Foodland and also spent her time taking care of her granddaughter. She was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Monongahela. Jan enjoyed embroidering and was a great cook. She especially loved cooking Christmas dinner and for summer picnics.
She is survived by her husband, Ronald Letavec with whom she celebrated fifty two years of marriage on August 30, 2021; son, Adam Letavec of Monongahela; granddaughter, Abigail Marie Letavec; and two nieces, Terri Case Magdzas and husband Dennis, and Tamara "Tammy" Case-Belich and husband Dan, all of Minnesota.
Private visitations and services were held in the Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela. Committal services and interment followed in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Monongahela.
Memorial contributions may be made to Madonna Catholic Regional School, 731 Chess Street, Monongahela, PA 15063.