Janet Swartzmiller Obituary

Janet G. Swartzmiller

Janet G. Swartzmiller, 86, a woman of steadfast faith who was born in Willard and spent most of her life in the Attica area, went to be with her Lord and Savior early Thursday morning, April 11, 2024. She passed peacefully at The Willows at Willard.

Janet, known as Grandma J, was born April 2, 1938, to George O. and Violet I. (Miller) Gurney. Family, faith, church, bible study, reading, sewing, and music consumed her life. Many friends, family, and charities were blessed to receive one of her over 200 quilts made lovingly for them.

Janet's survivors include four sons, Greg (Diane) Swartzmiller of Attica, Curt (Debra) Swartzmiller of Attica, Dan (Sandra) Swartzmiller of Willard, and Steve (Donna) Swartzmiller of Batavia, Illinois; daughter, Brenda (Gene) Gregor of Attica; 19 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; and brother, Gary Gurney of Attica.

Janet retired from RR Donnelley, shipping department, in Willard after 32 years. She was an active member of Union Pisgah Church in Attica where she played the piano and organ for decades. She felt fortunate to be able to travel the many places of the world that she experienced. Janet enjoyed school and was a proud 1955 graduate of Attica High School.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents; infant brother, Billy; brother, Dennis Gurney; two sisters-in-law, Judi Gurney and Jane Gurney; and great-granddaughter, Alexis.

Janet's celebration of life service will be 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Union Pisgah, 7880 S. CR 35, Attica. Visitation for family and friends will be 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Willard, at a later date.

Lindsey-Shook Funeral Home, Bloomville, is assisting family with arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Seneca East Public Library or The Willows at Willard.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.