Joseph Carl Janco
March 08, 1926 - December 14, 2015
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Joseph Carl Janco
March 08, 1926 - December 14, 2015
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Joseph carl janco, 89, of dunbar, wv formerly of washington, pa and westover, wv entered into eternity on december 14, 2015 following a brief illness.
Born in osage, wv on march 8, 1926, he was the son of the late ignatz and anna squarek janco.
Joe began his working career as a union underground coalminer. After working for twelve years in the coalfields of west virginia, joe became involved in law enforcement and public service.
While residing in monongalia county, joe held several elected offices, including recorder and mayor of westover as well as sheriff of monongalia county. Also, joe served in various capacities in west virginia state government. Overall, joe’s career in law enforcement and public service encompassed a total of forty years.
Rather than focus on joe’s many professional achievements, it is more fitting to acknowledge his unconditional love for his family and siblings. Joe not only believed, but demonstrated on numerous occasions that no sacrifice is too big for the love of one’s family.
Joe was a roman catholic by faith and a member of the following organizations; loyal order of moose, international order of odd fellows, knights of columbus (fourth degree), national sheriffs’ association and the west virginia fraternal order of police.
Joe is survived by his son, edward j. Janco and daughter-in-law, kerry of dunbar, wv; grandsons, joseph m. Janco and wife, candice of knoxville, tn, and brian e. And wife, noona, of alexandria, va; sister and spouses, mary nelson and (jean) of tariffville, ct, rose oxner and (richard) of destrehan, la, and cecilia okonski and (jerry) of coca beach, fl; brothers, john janco and wife, donna of canonsburg, pa, and edward janco and companion, doreen plavic of rices landing, pa. Joe’s surviving in-laws include, thomas angotti and wife, priscilla of dayton, oh, louis angotti of orange county, va, and bernice janco of south windsor, ct. Joe is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, joe was preceded in death by his loving wife, of sixty-one years, letitia (angotti) janco; an infant son, john michael janco; sisters, margaret superack, josephine tibbetts, verna sevec, and brother, anthony janco.
A very special thank you to brothers john and ed, who were always there for joe. Additionally, many heartfelt thanks to the medical staff at thomas memorial hospital as well as the consoling staff at hubbard hospice house-west. Last, but not least, thanks to father john finnell of blessed sacrament catholic church, who was there for joe during a pivotal time in his life.
In accordance with joe’s request, there will be no visitation or service. In lieu of flowers, please make any contributions to hospice care at 1606 kanawha blvd, west, charleston, wv 25387 or www.Hospicecarewv.Org.
9 responses to Joseph Carl Janco
King Family says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Ohio
I Did Not Know Mr. Janco But I Know How Hard It Can Be To Lose A Loved One In Death So I Wanted To Say I Am Very Sorry For Your Loss. The Scripture That Has Given Me Comfort At Times Like This Is The One Found At Revelation 21:4 That Says, “And He Will Wipe Out Every Tear From Their Eyes, And Death Will Be No More, Neither Will Mourning Nor Outcry Nor Pain Be Anymore. The Former Things Have Passed Away.” So God Has Promised That In The Very Near Future We Will Never Have To Experience The Pain Associated With Death Anymore. I Pray That This Gives The Family Some Comfort During This Difficult Time.
Teri Morgan says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Flint Michigan
I Am Sorry For Your Loss. At Such Time Words That Truly Comfort Are Hard To Think Of, The Bible Has These Comforting Words Found At Philippians 4:6&7…. ” Do Not Be Anxious Over Anything, But In Everything By Prayer And Supplication Be Made Known To God And The Peace Of God That Excel All Thoughts Will Guard Your Hearts And Your Mental Power By Means Of Christ Jesus. May The Family Keep In Mind That God Promise To Help Through These Difficult Times If You Turn To Him In Prayer.
Jack Johns says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Morgantown West Virginia
To The Janco Family.
I Had The Pleasure To Have Worked Closely With Joe During His Several Public Service Careers In Morgantown–Most Notably As Sheriff Of Monongalia County. Always Friendly And Concerned, Joe Was An Honest And Dedicated Servant Of The People. As News Director Of Wclg Radio, I Appreciated People Like Joe Who Were Straight-Forward And Helpful. He Was The Consummate Professional In Every Respect!
Jack Johns, Wclg Radio, 1958-1969
Steve Yost says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Morgantown West Virginia
To Edward And Family, I Am Sad To Hear Of Joe’S Passing. Joe Hired Me At The Sheriff’S Department Which Started My Career In Law Enforcement. Joe Was Always Good To Me And I Always Had A Lot Of
Respect For Him. There’S A New Sheriff In Town In Heaven. God Bless
Steve Yost
Leo Mcmillen says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Morgantown West Virginia
Condolences To Ed And Family.