JANICE G. KOTLAREK, age 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on December 8, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Howard Kotlarek; loving mother of Mike Piazza (Ann), Tammy Kotlarek, Patty Boers, Heidi Cimperman (Doug), Wendy Butch (Dave), Holly Bialkowski (Ron), and Beth Kotlarek; cherished grandmother of Michael, Anthony, Maria, Alexa, Danielle (Nick), Nicole (Devon), Megan, David, Douglas (Kinya), Nicholas (Erika), Tyler, Nisa, Eric, Ryan, and Emily; adored great grandmother of Vinny, Esme, Stefan, Blair, Santino, Rosalia, Dominik, Giovanni, Evelynn, and two soon-to-be great grandchildren. Janice is the loving sister of Susan Miller, and is preceded in death by her sister Bonnie Zagata (Ron), and her brother Robert Miller. Loving sister-in-law and aunt to many.  Friends may call at THE FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME, 356 W. AURORA RD. (OHIO RTE. 82), SAGAMORE HILLS, FOR VISITATION SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2024, FROM 1-6 P.M. Funeral Monday, 10 a.m., at the funeral home. Mass of Christian burial at St. Monica's Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Interment Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery immediately following.