Verna Janosik

Verna Pnasko Janosik 94 of Monessen, passed away peacefully in her home in the presence of her daughter , Robin, on Wednesday May 7 2025. Born in Monessen, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Kobal) Pinasko, She was the wife of the late Joseph Thomas Janosik. Besides her parents and husband she was preceded in death by her sisters Alma Cekola, Anna Janicki , and Brothers John and Andrew, who died in infancy, and a brother Andrew. The love story of Vern and Tom which began at Monessen’s Janosik’s Pharmacy, was celebrated for 43 years until his death, and endured throughout her lifetime. The loving wife, mother and Grandmother is survived by her children Roxanne (Joannie), Christine, Robin, and Joseph Thomas Jr. (Cheri), grandchildren Erica (Craig), Pete (Peter), Ranae, Joey (Jess), Sydney (Sam) and Lydia, great grandchildren Thomas, Isaac, Jacob, and Zak. Vern is also survived by her sister Dorothy Santa Columbo and numerous nieces and nephews. Vern and Tom travelled far and wide with their Family. She loved being surrounded by her family, and her love of travel continued. Vern had a great love for reading and enjoyed watching movies on the Hallmark Channel. Prior to marriage she was a Member of St. Mary’s Byzantine Church. She and her husband were longtime member of the former Holy Name Church and she belonged to it’s Christian Mothers, Most recently she was a faithful member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church ,Monessen . Friends will be received on Monday May 12 from 2 until 4 and 6 until 8 pm in the Robert A. Billick Funeral Home Inc Grand Blvd and Marion Ave. Monessen. A Blessing service will be held on Tuesday at 9:30 am followed by a 10 am funeral Mass in the Epiphany of Our Lord Church With Fr. Mike Thomas Officiating. Interment will follow in Holy Name Cemetery. Online condolences can be left a www.billicksfuneralhome.com