Mary Ann Janes

She was born September 25, 1947 in Fort Wayne, IN to Paul Elinger and Ruth (Grimm) Elinger Janes. She was preceded in death by her birth parents; brother, James Janes; sister, Carolyn James; adopted father, Claude A. Janes; and longtime companion, Richard Perry. She is survived by son, Dallas Elswick of Marietta, Ohio; daughters, Angela Hasley of Marietta and Leslie Cisler of Circleville, OH; brother, Claude Janes of Chesterhill, OH; cousins, Christine Kittredge of Columbus, OH, Marilyn Paulus of Florida, and Ralph (Bub) Paulus of Marietta; grandchildren, Ashley, Patton and Justin Hasley; three great grandchildren; and friends: Amber, Tim, Theresa, and Lisa.

Mary Ann was President of MAJ, Inc, a bridge welding company for 25 years. After that she operated Buckeye Dog Hauling transporting hunting dogs all over the lower 49 states and Canada. She was a member of Circleville Methodist Church. She loved her championship dogs, enjoyed traveling, reading and spending time with friends. She was a life member of the NRA and Ohio Gun Collectors. Interment will take place at Oaklawn Cemetery, Woodsfield, Ohio. In lieu of flowers in her honor, please donate to: Pickaway County Dog Shelter, 21253 Ringgold Southern Rd, Circleville, OH 43113. Her family would like to extend many thanks to the Cancer Society workers in Circleville for providing her with loving care, comfort and support.

Arrangements were made by Defenbaugh-Wise-Schoedinger Funeral Home in Circleville, Ohio.