Janice M. Smerchek Obituary
We bid farewell to Janice M. Smerchek of Osage City, Kansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 15, 2025 at the age of 68. Janice touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Janice M. Smerchek to pay them a last tribute.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Janice find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Samuel D. Rhoads, Jr. and Kathleen "June" Knight Rhoads; her former husband George E. Newton; her husband Richard Smerchek of Osage City; and her siblings, Linda Anderson (Harlan) of Osage City, Sharon Spurrier of Howard, Kansas, Kenneth Rhoads (Barbara) of Osage City and David Rhoads of Scranton.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 25th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the Ramskill Memorial Chapel in Burlingame Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hand In Hand Hospice and sent in care of the VanArsdale Funeral Chapel , 107 N. 6th Street, Osage City, Kansas 66523 To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Janice M. Smerchek, please visit our.