Janis S. Rafferty Obituary

We bid farewell to Janis S. Rafferty of Celina, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 25, 2026 at the age of 86. Janis touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Lawrence Blankemeyer and Marcella Blankemeyer (Rekart); her sister Phyllis Wurst (Leo); and her brother-in-law Roger Hedrick. She is survived by: her husband George Rafferty; her children, Kyle Rafferty (Christy) of Lewis Center, Carrie Cook (Ty) of Marysville and Jodi Hanna (Eric) of Plain City; her grandchildren, Lauren Rafferty, Samantha Rafferty, Ava Rafferty, Ryan Cook, Adam Cook (Hana), Haley Cook, Peyton Hanna, Owen Hanna and Cole Hanna; her great grandchild Ruby Cook; and her sister Marilyn Hedrick of Brookville, IN..

Memorial contributions may be made to The Education Endowment of Immaculate Conception Catholic School, 222 Wayne St. Celina, Ohio 45822.