Janice Marie Riggs Greenville, Ohio Obituary

Janice Marie Riggs

Janice Marie Riggs, 66, of Wayne Lakes, Ohio, passed away at her home on Thursday, October 15, 2020. She was born on January 22, 1954, in Newport, Rhode Island, to the late Herman A. Riggs and Sally (Eplett) Franke. In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded in death by her brother, Jeff DeBrosse. Janice was a hard-working woman who spent her days as a machinist at KTH for 25 years, finally retiring two years ago. Janice enjoyed her short retirement, working in her yard and gardens, playing cards and loving her fur-babies. She loved to cook and bake and feed her friends and neighbors. She was loved dearly and will be missed. She is survived by her sisters, Kim (Mitch) Aures, of Orange Park, Florida, and Judy Riggs (Chris) Hahn, of Fleming Island, Florida; her nieces and nephews, Jenny Aures, Andy Aures, Joanna Hahn, and Marisa Cartafalsa; and her great niece, Kaidyn Cartafalsa; her sister-in-law Ruth DeBrosse; and her dearest friend, Mike Yeagle of Palestine, Ohio. Janice’s family will be receiving guests on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville Campus. A private burial will follow in Miami Memorial Park in Covington, Ohio at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to the Darke County Humane Society, 7053 N State Route 49, Greenville, Ohio 45331. Online condolences and Hugs-From-Home may be shared with the family by visiting www.tributefuneralhomes.com
January 22, 1954 - October 15, 202001/22/195410/15/2020
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Denice Hoitenga
October 19, 2020
We are so sorry for your great loss. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. May God's love and comfort enfold you at this difficult time. Love, Tom & Denice Hoitenga
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Melissa Benton
October 19, 2020
Janice and I worked at KTH for many years together she would always bring me food in to try. Stuffed cabbage rolls, candy pecans, her favorite to bring me was choc. no bake cookies because mine never turned out, but her favorite to bring me was chocolate chip cookies bec... Continue Reading
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Carolyn Brown
October 19, 2020
So sorry to hear about Janise my heart goes out to the family has plenty of talks with Janise going to miss her. KTH- Carolyn Brown
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Marisa Cartafalsa
October 19, 2020
Aunt Mary, you will forever be missed. I will cherish every memory I have with you from sitting in your kitchen playing board games, to helping you make fudge at Christmas. I love you so much, and I am comforted to know that you are in heaven flying with your own beautif... Continue Reading
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