Birth date: Feb 25, 1953 Death date: Apr 19, 2020
Janice Marie Matko, 67, departed this world for her place in Heaven on April 19, 2020 from her home in Strongsville, OH after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Known to many of us as Jannie, she was born in Euclid, OH on F Read Obituary
I worked with Jan in Endoscopy. I remember her fondly for her compassionate care she gave to her patients.
Diane Miller
I worked with Jan at Metro in the Endoscopy unit. She was a kind, caring person and a hard worker. I enjoyed working with her and she was always fair. Her laugh was contagious. My condolences to her family and friends.
Carol Hollows
I worked with Jan at Metro in Endoscopy. She was a caring fun person to work with. The world lost on of the good ones.
I met Janice when we were in the seventh grade at Shore Jr. High and I feel so blessed to have remained friends all these years since. We didn't get to see each other as often as we would have liked but whether it was a phone call, a Christmas card, a lunch or dinner out we were always able to catch up like no time had passed. She had such a beautiful smile and I loved it when I could make her laugh! What we have lost with her passing is Heaven's gain and the stars are shining brighter because she's up there now. Rest in peace my dear friend. My deepest sympathy to her family.
Cathy Witt Busi
I met Janice in junior high and have fond memories of the days we were office runners together. After high school when I spent several years living on the West Coast, we stayed in touch by mail or phone. Even from afar, she was willing to lend an ear when needed. Aside from her kindness and desire to help, she was fun to be with. Her laugh was one of the best EVER! She will be missed by many. I am fortunate to have had her as a friend. My condolences to her family.
Jan was my dear friend and coworker. She was part of our “Metro Group” that got together every couple of months for dinner and conversation for over 30 years. We shared our Christmas celebrations at one of our homes with tasty appetizers and a cookie exchange. Our last gathering was at her home and how proud she was of her home! As a cancer survivor Jan and I had many conversations about our journeys and about hope and prayer. My heart is broken! She was loved by my family. My condolences to Jan’s family.
I knew Jan through St. Gabriel's Church choir and the Messiah Choir. I feel such sadness that she has died. Jan was a warm and caring woman. God bless you Jan and your family.
Jan was my mom's best friend. My mom named her my godmother when I was born. "Aunt" Jan was a really special person in my life, she was family. When I was a kid, we'd go to her parents house every year in Euclid to watch the fireworks. I have many special memories from those times. Even though Aunt Jan was my godmother - she was basically everyone's godmother. Of course she was, because she was the most selfless, caring, kind person who put everyone else before herself. Who wouldn't have wanted Jan as their godmother? Well, she's part of the stars now, twinkling in the night sky. She's now part of the wonders of the Universe and her spirit that we all loved and cherished for the person she was, is now watching over us all. My mom couldn't have chosen a better best friend. I couldn't have had a more special person in my life that watched over me and supported me, even when things got tough. I will always be looking out for you in the night sky, Aunt Jan. Please send me a sign. I will be listening.
l worked with Jan for several years on a med-surg unit at metro. She was a blessing to her patients and co workers and she could be counted on in any situation. God bless this angel of mercy. My condolences to her family. Ruth Zimmerman
My heart has a big crack in it at the loss of our dear friend Jan. My condolences to the family as you grieve the loss. We have so many beautiful memories of fun times with Jan and over the years realized how alike we were. Jan invited me to the Gathering place where we took a series of cooking classes. It is a wonderful resource and a kind, loving place.
