Janice Lee West

Janice Lee (Adams) West of Burlington, NC, formerly of Freeport, PA went to be with the LORD on December 10, 2021. Janice was born on April 14,1943 in Natrona Heights PA. She was the eldest child of the late Lewis and Marion (Lloyd) Adams.

She made her home for the past few years in Burlington NC, with her son, Michael West. Janice fought a long and difficult battle with ALS, but she always kept her strong faith and a very positive attitude.

She was a loyal member of Center United Methodist Church, serving in many and various ways. She was a former president of the United Methodist Women and secretary/ treasurer at various other local Churches. She was an active member of the Methodist United Together Team. Jan enjoyed singing and listening to hymns of Faith and Praise. She was always trying to encourage others and fervently vowed to pray for them.

She graduated from Har-Brack High School in 1961and was employed for 20 as an executive secretary with PPG, Harmarville and Allison Park. She retired in 2001. Jan enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Vacationing yearly with her husband Bud at Virginia Beach was one of her favorite times. She also loved gardening, sewing and decorating.

Besides her parents, Janice was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Francis J. (Bud) West who passed away on October 10, 2016. She is survived by her sons, Michael West of North Carolina and Dr. Jeff (Maryla) West of Delaware, her grandchildren, Ema and Jens West. Also surviving are her siblings, Sandra (Gary) Palyszeski of Natrona Heights and David (Sharon) Adams of New Kensington, nephews, Gary Palyszeski Jr., Dennis (Kelly) Adams. and Donald Adams, nieces, Marcie (John) Reesman and children, Sara and Lexie, John (Tricia ) Reesman Jr. and Denise (Genessee) Beer and children, Vincent (Rachel) Potensky and Nick Potensky (Georgi), brother-in- law William (Lillian) West of Hampton Township, Kimberly and Jan Deist, Linda and Dave Williams, children, Michael and Jennifer Willams and DJ and Angie (Miller) Zealyn Williams, and great niece and nephew Carly and Luke Williams.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 27, 11:00 a.m. @ Center United Methodist Church in Natrona Heights. Reverend Darlene Ryniec, her former Pastor and dear friend, will be conducting Services of Death and Resurrection. All are welcome.