Janet Rarick, 80, of Patterson Twp., died Tuesday, January 9th, 2024, at Concordia of Franklin Park.
Born April 7, 1943, in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late John and Sara (Derflinger) Rarick. Janet was a 1961 graduate of New Brighton High School, Clarion University, and the University of Pittsburgh, where she earned her master’s in library science.
She served as an officer for the American University Women’s Association—a lifelong member of Westminster United Presbyterian Church, New Brighton, where she served as a deacon.
Janet retired from Norwin School District, where she served as the librarian. Janet was a kind person who loved to travel to the western US, Ireland, England, & Scotland. She had a passion for buying family and friends unique gifts, which often included books, and was truly knowledgeable in genealogy about her family. She loved helping others, connecting them with their families they had never known, and finding lost information about their genealogy. Janet also enjoyed her monthly luncheon with her 1961 classmates.
She is survived by her brother, John Rarick (friend Norene Kniess), longtime companion Bill Ruskowitz, a nephew, Joshua M. (Kathryn) Rarick, two great-nephews, Caleb & Samson, and great-niece Hannah.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, James Rarick, and a sister-in-law, Jeanne Rarick.
Friends will be received on Saturday, May 18th, 2024, from 10 am until the time of service at 11:00 am. Rev Don Snyder will officiate in the Gabauer Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.,
1133 Penn Ave., New Brighton, 15066.www.gabauerfamilyfuneralhomes.com
Private inurnment will take place in Grove Cemetery New Brighton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson Foundation of Western Pa, 575 Lincoln Ave., 101 Bellevue, Pa 15202.