Janet L. Grinaway

Shamokin – Janet L. Grinaway, 88, formerly of 212 E Dewart Street, Shamokin, passed away, Sunday, September 13, 2026 at Serenity Gardens, Kulpmont.

Born in Shamokin on July 5, 1938 to the late John and Harriet (Martz) Emerick. She graduated from Coal Township High School in 1956, where she was a majorette.

Janet married James Robert Grinaway, who preceded her in death. She worked as a trim master at Shroyer’s Dress Factory and then later at CVS Pharmacy as the Store Manager, where she retired.

She is survived by three sons, Dennis Carespodi and his wife, Elizabeth of NC, Terris Carespodi and his wife, Lori of NC, and Brian Carespodi and his wife, Paula of Collegeville; a step-son, Robert Grinaway; two grandsons, John Carespodi and Evan Carespodi; a granddaughter, Elizabeth “Libby” Rooney and her husband, Mike; two great granddaughters, Nora Tiernan Rooney, and Eva Carespodi; a great grandson, Taylor Carespodi; a sister-in-law, Bonnie. Janet was preceded in death by her husband and parents. Janet’s family would like to thank the Serenity Gardens staff for their compassion and care.

Celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Farrow-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Service, 240 W Chestnut Street, Shamokin, Lori Ann Campbell, Supervisor. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association by mail 2595 Interstate Drive, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110 or online at https://Alzheimer's Association / To send condolences to the family please visit www.farrowfh.com