Condolences

• 09/03/2024

  Pamela M. Petrilla

  Dr. and Mrs. Golas, I offer my deepest condolences to you and your family at the loss of your daughter. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Pam Petrilla

• 09/03/2024

  Jo A. Grimm

  Halley - This is Jessie Grimm's Mom, Jo. Honey, I am so, so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. What a wonderful, charming and friendly woman she was. We often traded stories of our college years and our kids whenever she would bring you out to play with Jessie. Jan was so proud of both of her girls and still so in love with your Dad. Her family was her greatest joy. Her presence in your lives was a wonderful gift. I am unable to come to the viewing today. My father passed away about 2 weeks ago and we had the funeral from Shorac's also. Quite frankly, I just can't face the place yet, but if there is anything Jessie and I can do or even if you want to just talk, please don't hesitate to get a hold of us.

• 09/03/2024

  Carolyn & Barry Gullen

  To Mr. Watson, Chelsea and Hayley, Barry and I were very saddened to hear the news of Jan being taken to the hospital and then life- flighted to Pittsburgh. We were on our way to New York when Derrick called to give us the news of her death. We are very sorry for your loss. Jan was such a positive and giving person. I remember working with her at CCD at Blessed Sacrament. She was all ways willing to go that extra step to help out. Chelsea and Hayley continue on your journeys to be happy and successful adults. You have all ways been a great sense of joy to your parents. We are sorry we are unable to be there in person to pay our respects but please know that your family will remain in our prayers, and when we return if there is anything we can do please don't hesitate to ask.

• 09/03/2024

  Jessie Grimm

  Hayley, it's been years since I saw your mother, but I still remember what a wonderful and unique person she was. I am so, so sorry to hear about her passing. I'm unable to come to the viewing, because I'm in California, but I want you to know that my thoughts are with you and your family.

• 09/03/2024

  Dan Pinciaro

  You have my deepest sympathies. Jan will be remembered for her love of family and love of all with whom she touched in her work. You all will be in my prayers.

• 09/03/2024

  Elizabeth Pavlik Hamski

  Jan was like a second mother to me. There are no words to express the amount of grief felt by her passing. However, I consider myself lucky to have been loved by truly one of God's angels on earth. Jan was such a positive person and I feel so blessed to have had her influence in my life. I can still remember playing cards and drinking coffee around the dining room table and sleepovers in the living room with muffins in the morning. Now, more than ever, will I cherish those memories. Danny, Chelsea, Hayley, Marianne, Thomas, and Mr. and Mrs. Golas - please know that my thoughts and prayers are always with you. I'm so sorry I can't be there physically to help comfort you during this time. I love you.

• 09/03/2024

  Gail Spon Provenzano

  Words don't describe how deeply saddened I was to read about Janet's passing. I will miss seeing her at the library. She was always cheerful, kind, hardworking, and so devoted to her family. I enjoyed her loving heart, sparkly eyes, and the sincere faith that she had. She was such a blessing to me. I know that God has His loving arms around her. My prayers are with you all.

• 09/03/2024

  Ron Holligan

  Deepest sympathy for your loss. Dr. Golas was my coach a Springfield H.S. Durango, Colorado

• 09/03/2024

  Debbie Long-Covert

  Dear Dan, Haley, Chelsea, Dr. and Mrs Golas, I just heard of Jan's passing and wanted you all to know just how sorry I am. You all have my deepest and most heartfelt sympathy and please know you are all in our prayers. I can't help but remember the great times we all had together when all our children were much younger. The 3rd of July was especially a fond memory. Please know that if there is anytime you need a friend I am still that friend to you all. Debbie Long-Covert 7404 King Arthur Dr. Port Richey, Fl. 34668 727-817-0388 home 727-389-8530 cell Love Peace and Prayers. Debbie Long-Covert and Jesseca Long

• 09/03/2024

  Terry Watson

  Danny, We were shocked and saddened to hear of Jan's passing. You and your daughters are in our thoughts and prayers. Terry & Bruce

• 09/03/2024

  Karen Skinner

  Please accept my sincerest sympathies in the passing of Mrs. Watson. She was my daughter's PSR teacher when she was in 2nd grade. She was such a nice person and anytime we saw her she always had a smile and a hug ready. Your family is in our prayers. With sympathy, Bill, Karen and Montana Skinner

• 09/03/2024

  Jane Karabaic

  To Hayley and Chelsey: I extend my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. She has raised two beautiful and talented daughters. God Bless her and grant her peace.

• 09/03/2024

  Timothy Ryan

  Dear Chelsea and Hayley. You always spoke and wrote fondly of your mother, and I am deeply sorry to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you both as well as with your family.

• 09/03/2024

  Joan & Fred Hazelton

  Dear Dan and daughters: We are very sorry to hear about Janet. We know that she loved all of you very much. It has been a long time since we have seen you but remember all the days at St. Al's. Carol Barlow called to let us know. Just let you know that you are in our prayers and thoughts during this time. Peace, Joan & Fred

• 09/03/2024

  Liz Cashdollar

  Words fail me. Dan, Hayley and Chelsea I am deeply sorry. Janet was full of life. Always smiling and happy. I am glad she called me to be on her bowling team. Janet enriched my life.

• 09/03/2024

  Robin Strong McKarns

  Mr. and Mrs. Golas, I'm so sorry to hear of Janet's passing. Although we lost touch with each other, she is still in my memory as my best friend, Janny at Beuna Vista School and onwards. It was such a shock to read the paper on line from South Carolina and find out about her death. I would like to see you the next time I am in Steubenville, possibly this summer. I'll call to make sure its alright. Love, Robin

• 09/03/2024

  Denise and Bob Henderson

  Dear Chelsea and family, We were very saddened to hear of your mother's passing. You have our deepest sympathies and we are remembering you and your family in our prayers.

• 09/03/2024

  Dina Lahita

  I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. I have known Janet for a few years and words cannot describe what a wonderful, sincere person she was. Haley and Chelsea, your mom was so proud of the two of you. Everytime I would see her you could just see the sparkle in her eyes when she spoke of the two of you! I will never forget our limo ride to Pittsburgh for her 50th birthday last year, I am so glad I was a part of that evening. I will miss your mom dearly and if there is anything I can ever do for you two, please do not hesitate to call me. I will keep you in my prayers, Dina

• 09/03/2024

  John A. Hales

  Dan and family: I don't think I'll be able to make it to Wintersville for services or viewing of Jan. I wish you and your family the best and offer you my most sincere sympathies during your time of sorrow.

• 09/03/2024

  Brian and Bev Madden

  Me and Bev are in shock when Mom and Dad told us of Janet's death after she was transfered to Allegany Hospital. Don't know what to say but we will be in Prayer to our LORD and SAVIOR for comfort for you Dan, Chelsea , Hallie and the Golas family. Love You all, Brian and Bev

• 09/03/2024

  Asa Henderson

  Dear Dan, Chelsea, Hayley, Marianne, Thomas, and Dr. and Mrs. Golas, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You were all a second family to me for many years and all of you, especially Jan, treated me like one of your own clan. I feel honored to have known her, and though she is irreplaceable on this earth, I hope you all find peace in knowing she now rests with God. My deepest sympathies, Asa

• 09/03/2024

  Richard Ching

  Mr. Watson, Chelsea, Hayley, Mrs. Sullivan, Thomas, and Dr. and Mrs. Golas: My mother just called me five minutes ago and my eyes are still welling with tears. The many wonderful memories that I have in my mind of Mrs. Watson, I will certainly forever cherish. My one regret is that I cannot be there with you to mourn her passing and celebrate her life. The world has become become a little less bright and cheery today, as it's lost one of it's greatest beacons of kindness and joy. I miss you guys a lot and now I'm missing you more.

• 09/03/2024

  Dianna L. Brown

  Dear Doctor and Mrs. Golas, I am so sorry to hear of Janet's passing. She was a very sweet woman. I knew her from work @ JBHS and from bowling at Holiday Lanes. You and your family will be in my prayers. Sincerely, Dianna and Darrell Brown

• 09/03/2024

  Janet, Dan and Linda Polverini

  Dear Dr. Anthony & Mrs Golas, Dan, Chelsey and Haley and Family Members, With deepest sympathy our prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. She was loved by so many people. Her kind heart and sparkling personality will live on in the hearts of all those that knew and loved her. May God comfort you and be with you and your family always. With Love, Janet, Dan and Linda Polverini

• 09/03/2024

  Nancy annibaldi varnadoe

  Danny, chelsea, and hayley, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. You all know how special your wife/mom was to me and i am sorry i could not be the for the three of you. I know that the girls and i will continue the special friendship that their mom, my mom and grandma shared. I love you all and will cherish the memories that i have of janet for the rest of my life. God grant janet peace and eternal rest. Love, nancy

• 09/03/2024

  michele & Larry Barezinsky

  My heart goes out the watson family. I was so shocked to here about Janet. I worked with her at J.B.H.S, and also, we both bowled in Weirton together at one time. she was just a wonderful person and was so involved in so much and she loved her family. i will miss her, and i am so glad i got know her and she will be very misse at work and everywhere you go. she was awsome. god bless to you all. love, michele

• 09/03/2024

  Frankie DiCarlantonio

  To all family of Janet Watson: I served on the Dean Martin Festival committee with your beloved family member an she was a ray of sunshine for everyone. She always had a very real and vibrant smile on her face and she was a joy to have as a friend. My prayers are with all of you at this time. She is resting in the Lord, in her desired place of rest.

• 09/03/2024

  Donna Hrezo

  I am so saddened to learn of the passing of Janet. She is one of the most cheerful, genuine, dedicated people I've met. I was blessed to know her through her help with Stages of Steubenville and am grateful to have seen her at the Dean Martin Festival this summer. Truly Janet is brightening heaven with her warm smile. My sincerest condolences to the Watson family and loved ones.

• 09/03/2024

  Marlana and Lori Hart

  I was very shocked to here about Janet's passing.We will miss her very much.Our prayers go out to your family may god bless you all.

• 09/03/2024

  Mike Wiggins

  I was shocked to hear about the loss of Janet Watson. I've been coming to the Dean Martin festival since 2000, and I've known Janet ever since then. She always looked forward to seeing us every year, and was very sweet to everybody who came down. My sincerest condolences go out to the Watson family. God bless you, Janet. We'll miss you!!

• 09/03/2024

  Kim Jaskula

  My deepest & most sincere condolences to Janet's family and friends. I have been coming to the Dean Martin festival since the first one in 1996 in front of the court house. Janet was such a joy, always friendly and gracious. She always came up and gave me a hug whenever she seen me. I enjoyed spending time with her at the festival and the spot bar. She will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at the sad time. God Bless. Kim Jaskula

• 09/03/2024

  sue,roy, gracie guluzzi

  i am so shocked and sorry to hear about the loss of janet.i have been coming to the dean martin festival since it started and always spent time taking with her at the spot bar and the school. my deepest sympathy to her husband, children and parents. my thoughts and prays are with all of you. the guluzzi family

• 09/03/2024

  Tricia Truax

  To the entire Watson family: I just wanted you to know I am so deeply saddened to hear of your loss! I had the pleasure knowing Janet at Studio Zumba and enjoyed seeing her each day. She was a very very sweet and compassionate lady. She was always excited to come dance with us and we were all excited to see her come through the doors as well! She was one of only a few ladies that took a class that I offered at 6am in the morning several months ago! I enjoyed getting to know her and I am so sorry to hear this! I also knew her through my oldest son's 1st Holy Communuion this past year . She worked so well with the kids and was always such an active member at Blessed Sacrament Church. God bless you all and I pray that God gives you the strength to get through this together. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers! With my deepest sympathy, Tricia Truax

• 09/03/2024

  Karen Crawford

  Daniel, Chelsea & Hayley, I just found out about Janet yesterday. I am so sorry for your loss. She always attended my zumba classes. I enjoyed getting to know her. She always had a smile for everyone. She was a very sweet person, and me and her always talked about how great it was to be a mom to girls. I hope that your family can find peace through your faith. Sincerely, Karen Crawford

• 09/03/2024

  Bill Giannini

  Dear Dr. and Mrs. Golas, Marianne, and entire family. I just wanted to extend my deepest sympathies to your family on your recent loss. My prayers are with you in these difficult times. Warm Regards, Bill

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  Louise Kronstein

  Chelsea and Hayley, Today I found out about your dear mom. I am so saddened and deeply sorry. Your mom was one of the few people who always had a ready smile for anyone at any time. She always seemed so happy and very uplifting. She did an Early Experience session in my classroom at BV. No matter what, she came in with a smile and left with a smile. If she did not finish a task, she wanted to stay and complete it regardless of the time on the clock. I would say, "That is okay, tomorrow is another day." And your mom would respond, "Oh, no, Mrs. Kronstein, I really want to finish this." Well, her work on earth was left unfinished, but we have to remember that God has plans for each of us. I will always cherish the memory of your mother. She was so proud of you girls. Mr. Watson, Hayley, Chelsea, Mr. and Mrs. Golas, Marianne, and Thomas, I will keep you in my prayers during this difficult time asking God for the needed strength to continue. May Janet Watson's memory be eternal.

• 09/03/2024

  Fran Fleishuor

  Jan was a very special person. My daughter Debbie and Jan were friends in school. Jan worked hard for Buena Vista U.M. Church, even though she went to another church, all we ha to do was ask her and she was there for us. We really appreciated her. I know she will be missed. Fran Fleishour and Buena Vista U.M. Church

• 09/03/2024

  Mary

  Jan I still think of you everyday. You were like a Mom to me, and I love you and your family as much as my own. My daughter missed getting to know a wonderful person and she would have loved you as much as I do!

• 09/03/2024

  Bill Whanger

  Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Janet always had a warm smile for everyone and she will be missed very much. The Fossils Band

• 09/03/2024

  Monica Rogers and Family

  Sweet Hayley, Dear Chelsea, Daniel and Family, when I first started to read Hayley�s e-mail this past Friday very late at night here in Rio, I could hardly believe my eyes,and at the same time, I saw in Hayeley�s writing so much kindness and unselfishness, just like her dear mom taught her, to be strong, to be sweet and kind, even at moments of grate loss, and that�s exactly how these two beautiful girls have turned out, just as their mommy envisioned, great, strong and yet, very kind and thoughtful. Janet has touched my life in so many ways I can�t write them down, and I can say the same for my mom, my husband Jon and my twins Harold and Rhiannon; she has always been so supportive of my ideas, she never missed one of my fashion events, and she�d always wear my designs so proudly.I always told her she looked great in them, however, because of how she believed in herself she sparked, and she did it with great confidence. I feel my heart is broken,however I know, deep in my soul that God has great plans for Janet, and needed her more than us; so I must say that she will watch after us with her kindness and forgiving heart. Janet had a smile that would light up the room, I will never forget that. I am so very sorry that I could not be there in person, for I am still here in Brasil, but my heart and soul were there with you. I will miss Janet terribly, and I know so many people will too. I have many memories and pictures that will keep her with me and my family forever. The twins were so sad Saturday morning, but what really had them crying was Hayley�s beautiful e- mail, I will treasure that forever. My mom sends her love my dad and my brother send his condolences, he remembers the time he modeled at my fashion show with her, she was so much fun. Hayeley, my mom wants you to know she loved your mother very much, for all her wonderful charisma and positive energy, she said her English is rust

• 09/03/2024

  Lori Osso-Connor

  Hayley~ I was so saddened to hear of your mom's passing. Please accept my sympathy as I was unable to attend the viewing. Having known your mom for just a few years, she was so dedicated to the PSR program.....and also so very proud of all your accomplishments. Please know I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

• 09/03/2024

  the Fernandes Family

  Dear Watson Family, We were on our way to Massachusetts when we were made aware of the news. Please know that while we were unable to attend any of the ceremonies, you all have been and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. May god bless you all through this tough time. With love, The Fernandes Family Dave, Terri, Nate, and Steph

• 09/03/2024

  Patty (Tost) Neavin

  Dear Mr & Mrs Golas, I just heard from my mom, (Anne Tost), that Janet passed away! She was truly a beautiful person; one of the nicest, most genuine people I've ever known. Not only do we go back to kindergarten, but we were neighbors on Kingston for a few years, before we re- located; what a wonderful, helpful person! Please accept our sincere sympathy during this trying time. Our love & prayers to you, Marianne, Chelsea, Hayley & Dan The Neavin Family

• 09/03/2024

  Lou Martini, Jr. and Liz

  So sorry to hear of your loss, we were only all together a couple of weeks ago at the Dean Martin Festival. Our Sympathy to the Family. You are in our prayers. Lou Martini, Jr. and Liz

• 09/03/2024

  Charlie Adams

  Aunt Pat and Uncle Tony, you and and the family are in my prayers this morning. I do miss and love you all. C Brown

• 09/03/2024

  JACKIE VERNACCINI

  DAN AND GIRLS, MIKE AND I ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. EVEN THOUGH WE LOST TOUCH, I WILL ALWAYS CARRY FOND MEMORIES OF JAN. SHE WAS A VERY KIND AND CARING PERSON. JACKIE AND MIKE VERNACCINI

• 09/03/2024

  Sandy Villamagna

  On behalf of Indian Creek Junior High School, we would like to extend our sincere sympathy for your loss. We only knew Janet for a short time with the Behavioral Unit in our building but felt like we knew her much longer. We will miss her.

• 09/03/2024

  Richard Ranallo

  To the family of Janet Watson On behalf of the Steubenville City School Board of Education, staff , students, and administration please accept our sympathy. We remember all of the contributions of time that she and your family gave in the development of two wonderful daughters and other students in our school system. . We remember her joy in their achievements. Her life was too short but so valuable. God bless her. May she rest in peace Richard Ranallo

• 09/03/2024

  Jackie and Cliff Rick

  To the Family of Janet; We are so saddened to learn of the passing of Jan. We have worked on the Dean Martin comm. with her in years past. She was always a hard worker and such a pleasant person to work with. We will remember her in a Mass at our Church here in Washington. God bless Janet and her family and loved ones who will miss her happy face. Love, Jackie and Cliff