Janet Simpson, 85, passed away peacefully at home, cared for by her loving granddaughter Melissa Cleveland, on June 5, 2022, in Columbus. She was born on May 21, 1937, in Columbus, OH, to Earl VanDyke and Josephine (Pash) Stout. Janet married Keith Simpson and shared many happy years until his passing in 2008. She worked as a Home Health Aide for many years. Janet loved to watch the birds, feed the squirrels, and spend time with her grandkids.
Janet is survived by her children, Brenda Cleveland, Barbara Taylor, Christina Flory, Lori Taylor, Paula Taylor, Pamala (Mark) Kellerman, Russell (Deb) Rigney, James Baker, Marquita (Michael) Evans, Tammy Sheets, Faith Donahoe, Goldie Simpson; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Jack VanDyke.
Along with her parents, Janet was preceded in death by her husband, Keith Simpson; son, Keith Simpson, Jr.; siblings, Robert VanDyke and Josephine Wolverton.
The service for Janet Simpson will be held on Friday, June 10 at 11:00 AM at Addy Funeral Home in Newcomerstown with Pastor Dylan Sellers officiating. Visitation will take place from 9 AM to 11 AM, prior to the service. Burial will follow at Guernsey County Memory Gardens in Cambridge. A repast will be held at the David Barber Civic Center at 1:30 PM the same day, where Janet spent many Sundays and Tuesdays playing bingo.
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406 West State Street
Newcomerstown, OH 43832
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