Obituary

Janice E. Robertson, 83, of Johnstown passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024, at her home after a valiant battle with cancer. Born October 11, 1940, in Washington, PA; she was a daughter of the late Kenneth Schmidt. Raised by her grandmother, Hazel Kritzer. Also preceded in death by sisters, Arlene Schmidt, and Marlene Kiniry. Survived by children, Kellie Gaston (Rodney), Elizabethtown, Don Robertson (Lori), Johnstown, grandchildren, Adam Gaston, Kirsten Gaston-Miller, Sam Robertson, Jacob Robertson, Libby Robertson and Roemello Shirey; 7 great grandchildren with another one on the way, Liliana, Roland, and Isabella Gaston, Hazel and Edith Miller, Zedekyah and Zorian Shirey; sister, Marion Weiland, N. Olmstead, OH; brother, Kenneth Schmidt, Johnstown. Plus, numerous nieces and nephews. She especially enjoyed spending time with her close friend, Romaine. Janice was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was an insurance agent for Lohr-Keirn Insurance agency, and later worked at Value City Department Store. She was a Foster Grandmother at Ferndale Elementary School for many years and loved her foster children and teachers at the school. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and traveling, especially to Disney World. A memorial service will be held Friday, January 12, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 600 Ash St, Johnstown; with Pastor Toby Holland officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 600 Ash St, Johnstown, 15902. Arrangements in care of Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., “Exclusive Provider of Veterans and Family Memorial Care”. Condolences may be made at HindmanFuneralHomes.com.