Janice Berdine Lingenhoel

Janice Berdine Lingenhoel, age 95, of Louisville, OH passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025. She was born August 18, 1930 in Canton, OH to the late Lewis and Florence (Kleinknecht) Cairns. Janice was a member of Christ Church of Louisville and The Farm Bureau. She worked as a Business Clerk for the Stark County Dairy Service and Aultman Hospital. She was an active supporter of the Probate Court Angels for five years, creating over 8,000 cards of encouragement for the wards of the court. Janice had passion for her faith, family, friends and serving others.  

Janice was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Lingenhoel, in 2018; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Arline (Howard) Taylor, Carol (Jerry) Haney, Mary Ellen (Roger) Gustafson; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert (Dolly) Cairns, Gary (Mary) Cairns and sister-in-law, Ruby Cairns. She is survived by her daughter, Diana (Rod) Lashley; her son, Dean (Debbie) Lingenhoel; a sister, Sandra (Patrick) Peterman; a brother, Wayne Cairns and two grandchildren, Matthew & Lynne Ann Lashley.

Funeral services will be 10am Friday morning at Christ Church of Louisville, 600 East Gorgas St, Louisville, OH 44641 with Pastor Michael Grant officiating. Calling hours will be 5-7pm Thursday evening at Stier-Israel Funeral Home in Louisville. Janice will be laid to rest, beside her husband, in Sunset Hill Burial Park, Canton, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Christ Church of Louisville.

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