Janet L. DeBlaay's Obituary
Janet L. DeBlaay (nee Wilson), age 83, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023. Beloved wife of Dennis for 55 years. Dear mother of Steven and Teresa (Jim) Principi. Cherished grandmother of Jenna Principi. Loving sister-in-law of Janis DeBlaay. Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Marcelyn Wilson; brother, Paul (Patty) Wilson; and sisters, Ruth (Dan) Burke and Doris (Howard) Rutherford.
Janet was a proud schoolteacher for over 30 years and then began a second career as an accomplished professional photographer. A caring and thoughtful person, she will be missed by her many friends, especially her close friends for over 50 years, the members of the WEEBS community.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, from 5-8:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Chapel, 6245 Columbia Road, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070. A private funeral service will be held for her family.
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