Janet Edith Davis

Friday, January 23, 2026. She was born on December 14, 1933, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Edith Isabel (Johnson) and Alexander Celkirk McDonald, Sr. Jan was a 1951 graduate of Brush High School. In 1952 she married Walter James Davis, and

together they proudly raised four sons in their forever home. Jan crocheted and made sure that each of her family members had an Afghan blanket, baked delicious apple pies from scratch, and delivered them to her friends and family. She had an eye for antiques and would often be found at yard sales. Jan loved to garden and bird watching, often with a good cup of coffee and some sort of chocolate. Jan was strong-willed and her optimistic attitude always prevailed; her strong faith was admired by many. She was a member of the Christ Presbyterian Church of Chesterland, where she was involved in Bible Study. Jan worked at the Saint Dennis Golf Club as the “Lunch Lady”, enjoying visiting golfers and team members alike. She was also a member of a book club as well as playing in card clubs with her lady friends. She enjoyed old time Western movies telling fun facts of the actors and knew almost every line to all the movies. She was a great storyteller; her favorite topic were her boys and all the antics and fun they had growing up.

Jan is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of sixty-nine years Walter; her son, Jay Todd Davis; and two sisters, Martha Bennett and Dolores Jahn. Survivors include her three sons, Jeffrey A. Davis of Jacksonville, North Carolina, W. James (Tammy) Davis, Jr. of Hamden, Ohio, and Jerry (Jamie) Davis of Burton, Ohio; six grandchildren, Ryan, Benjamin, Chad, Tara, T.J., and Jesse; and six great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Presbyterian Church, 12419 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland OH, 44026. A graveside service will be held at Maple Hill Cemetery later. Share a fond memory or condolence at www.gattozziandson.com.