Janice Vasko

AUSTINTOWN - Janice Vasko, 83, passed away on July 20, 2025, in Austintown.

Born on December 22, 1941, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late James and Ladonna Mentzer Molnar.

Janice dedicated her life to her family, becoming a guiding light and a source of unwavering support for those she loved.

Janice was a 1960 graduate of South High School. She was known for her culinary talents and took immense joy in cooking, baking, and spending time shopping. Janice also valued self-care, enjoying her weekly visits to the salon. As a matriarch, she had a knack for bringing the family together through her delicious meals. Her commitment to her family extended beyond her culinary skills; Janice devoted herself to raising her daughter, and providing nurturing in-home childcare for many years.

Janice spent countless hours adoring her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They brought her immense joy. Her loving nature was evident to all who knew her.

She is survived by her daughter, Christine (Sean) Leonhart of Delta; three grandchildren, Eric Leonhart, Danielle (Alex) Boyers, and Alex Leonhart; four great grandchildren, Kaida, Charlotte, Genevieve, and Avery; her siblings, James (Charlene DelBone) Molnar of Austintown, Diana (Joe) DePascale of FL, Darryl (Ellarose) Molnar of Brookville, PA, Patricia (Wayne) McCormick of Jamestown, PA, Donald (Leann) Wade of AZ, Dennis (Peggy) Wade of Austintown, and Doug (Karen) Wade of Boardman; and her brother-in-law, Gene Hollabaugh.

Janice was also preceded in death her husband, Richard Vasko, whom she married Feb. 5, 1978 and passed away March 1, 2014; and her sisters, Nancy Blazik, Cheryle Hollabaugh, Nora County

Family and friends may pay their respects, Sunday July 27th from 3 to 5 PM at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, where a funeral service will follow at 5 PM.