Janet Vana Rummel

Janet Carolyn Vana Rummel, 86, passed away peacefully on January 26, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 23, 1939, and is a graduate of St. Ann School and Beaumont School for Girls in Cleveland Heights. She attended the Ohio State University. Janet was an avid reader, was a member of Mensa International, and was proud of her Irish heritage. She shared her love of music and her favorite was folk rock. Janet was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be remembered for her kindness, empathy, and strong Catholic faith.

Family was the heart of Janet’s life. She is survived by her six loving children: Kathleen LaTour (Randy), Deirdre Barnett (Bob), James Rummel, Hilary Rummel (Dave Obester), Heidi Higgins (Mark Perry), and Eric Rummel (Kelsey). She leaves nine grandchildren to cherish the memory of their Muzzy: Tim Bennett (Mallory), David Bennett (Alexa James), Katie LaTour, Rob LaTour (Emi), Brianna Festa (Demetrios), Braden Barnett (Dr. Ali Wilt), Sophia Higgins, Kenley Rummel, and Lachlan Rummel. Janet was also blessed with 4 great-grandchildren: Aiden, Oliver, Keaton, and Elio. She is also survived by her brother Justin Vana and many extended family members.

Janet is predeceased by her beloved parents James and Kathleen (Curtin) Vana, and her brothers Brendan Vana and Jeffrey Vana.

A visitation will be held at Newcomer Funeral Home, 10051 Brewster Lane, Powell, Ohio on Sunday, February 1st from 2:00PM to 5:00PM. Beginning at 4:30pm, a sharing of stories and memories will conclude the visitation.

A Mass of Resurrection will be held at St. Brigid of Kildare, 7179 Avery Road, Dublin, Ohio on Monday, February 2nd at 11:00AM. A graveside service at Resurrection Cemetery will follow.

The family asks donations in Janet’s memory be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Mother Dear

Dear Mother, I am grateful

For your tender cares,

The worries and heartaches

And your constant prayers.

May Mary, God’s Mother,

Spread her mantle blue, Enfold you forever

With her Son there, too.

Each day, while I’m thinking

Heaven is meant for you,

My heart keeps on singing,

Mother, Mother, I love you.

-Rev. Walter J. Mikosz