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Mar 5, 2021
PEORIA, Ill. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Janette M. Jaros Alt, 78, formerly of Struthers, who passed away peacefully at home with family at her side, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021.
Janette, affectionately known as “Jan,” was born Dec. 26, 1942, in Youngstown, the daughter of John M. and Mary Jane Macabobby Jaros.
After graduating from Struthers High School, class of 1960, Jan attended St. Luke Hospital School of Nursing in Cleveland and became a registered nurse. She began her nursing career at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. In 1987, she accepted a position at Illinois Central College as an instructor for certified nursing assistants. She also served as a part-time tutor until 2007, then transitioned to adjunct faculty for ICC’s Health Careers Department. Over the course of her career, she grew to specialize in the Alzheimer’s Association to promote awareness, education and support for those affected by the disease.