Janet J. LOYA (nee Votruba), age 81. September 7, 1940 – November 9, 2021. Wife of Steve Loya (deceased). Born to Robert and Marian Votruba (both deceased). Loving mother of Barb Rauckhorst (Terry), Lori Waycaster (Paul) and Jeff Loya (Phil Pace). Loving grandmother of Steve Rauckhorst (Lauren), Luke Waycaster and Jodi Waycaster (she spoiled them rotten). Beloved GiGi of Eva Rauckhorst (REALLY spoiled her). Loving sister of Marjorie (deceased), Kathleen, MaryJane, Christine, Joanne, Dolores, Robert and LuAnn.
Her wish was granted when her children were by her side during final her moments. Devotion to her faith, church, family and friends was most important to Jan. She sang in the church choir and was a very supportive fan during her husband's softball days. She always gave her time and talents freely to her family, friends and neighbors with a smile and never asked for anything in return. She gave selflessly to all. She was the true definition of a Christian woman.
Visitation will be Friday, November 12 th from 3-8 PM at The Zabor Funeral Home, 5680 Pearl Road, (between Ridge & Snow Roads) Parma. Prayer service at Zabor Funeral Home at 9:00 am on Saturday, November 13 th followed by the Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am at St. Thomas More Church, 4170 North Amber Drive, Brooklyn, Ohio. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery.
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS the family requests donations to be made to Holy Family Hospice Parma, Ohio ( https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E7118&id=10 ). They took such wonderful care of Jan during her final days.