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Janice A Potocnik

Cleveland, Ohio

April 4, 1935 - February 17, 2024

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Janice A Potocnik Obituary

Janice A. Potocnik, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2024. She was born on

April 4, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Alger and Zelda Waitekins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim. She is survived by her daughters, Lisa (Stan) Franklin, Karen (Joe) Ipser, Mickey (Kevin) Haley, Nancy (Brian) Welsh, and her grandchildren, Melissa (Andrew) Mitchell, Erin Franklin, Jessica (Anthony) Rametta, Michaela, Paige, Nathan, Hope, and Griffin. She was also a Great-Grandmother to Faith, Jason, and Cora, and a loving Aunt to many.

Janice loved life, family, and friends with all her heart. Janice and Jim resided in Aurora, Ohio for decades where much of their family still resides. When not travelling to the beach or Las Vegas with Jim and family, she kept herself busy throughout the years by working at places like Sea World of Ohio, various banks including Fifth Third Bank where she retired. But she couldn’t sit still and returned to the workforce at Aurora Farms. She loved travel and the arts. She attended the Cleveland Instituted of Art where she honed her craft. She was part of the Aurora Community Theater for many years either as a cast member or involved with props and advertising. She and Jim were involved with the annual Cleveland Ski Fair for several years as well as the annual Four Seasons 4th of July parades. After moving to Streetsboro, she was involved with her new friends and became the social committee chair in the neighborhood where she planned a multitude of group outings.

The family would like to thank The Aurora Manor for the loving care they gave her during the last several months of her life. Her special girls will always be remembered by her family.

Please join the family for funeral services at 10:00 am on Friday, February 23rd at Knollwood Cemetery 1678 SOM Ctr Rd, Mayfield Heights, OH 44124.

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Janice A. Potocnik, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2024. She was born on

April 4, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Alger and Zelda Waitekins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim. She is survived by her daughters, Lisa (Stan) Franklin, Karen (Joe) Ipser, Mickey (Kevin) Haley,

Events

Service

Friday, February 23, 2024

10:00 am

Knollwood Cemetery

1678 SOM Center Road Mayfield Heights, OH 44124

Final Resting Place

Knollwood Cemetery

1678 SOM Center Road Mayfield Heights, OH 44124

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