Janice Kistner Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Janice Kistner of Lorain, Ohio, born in Cleveland, Ohio, who passed away on October 11, 2025, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Janice Kistner to show support.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Janice is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Janice's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her former husband Jerome Harrish; her son Jerome A.'Jay'Harrish; and her parents, John Klein and Elizabeth Klein. She is survived by: her husband Paul James Kistner; and her daughter Melissa Mack (Richard) of Amherst. She is also survived by her treasured grand, great grand and great great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 19th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Hempel Funeral Home (373 Cleveland Ave, Amherst, OH 44001). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 19th 2025 at 4:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Monday, October 20th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Ridge Hill Memorial Park (44805 N Ridge Rd, Amherst, OH 44001).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are encouraged to the Friendship Animal Protective League, 8303 Murray Ridge Rd, Elyria, OH 44035, reflecting Janice's lifelong love and compassion for animals.
