Janet M. Kerns, 76, of Ridgeway, passed away Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.
Janet worked at the Plaza Inn and later at Heartland of Bellefontaine. She attended the Church of God in Ridgeway. She enjoyed gardening and socializing with friends, but most of all, she loved spending time with her family.
Born March 16, 1943 in Kenton, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Alice (Weber) Kavanagh. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a daughter, Karen and a brother, Joe.
On June 2, 1968 in Ridgeway, she married her husband of 51 years, William J. Kerns and he survives in Ridgeway. Also surviving are her daughters, Loretta Kerns of Bellefontaine and Ruth (John) Cole of Virginia; a granddaughter, Katherine Cole of Virginia; a sister, Mary (David) Murphy of Kenton; a brother, Wesley Kavanagh of Ridgeway; a sister-in-law, Sheila Kavanagh of West Mansfield and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 4-7 P.M. Monday, Nov. 11, 2019 at Wilson Funeral Home, Schnurrenberger Chapel 222 W. Center St. West Mansfield where funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2019.
Pastor Tim Khol will officiate and burial will follow at the Rushsylvania Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wilsonfuneralhiomesinc.com.