Janet Lea Berry

Janet Lea Berry, aka James Berry, 72, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at Sage Bluff Health & Rehab Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 10, 1947 to the late James L. and Florence F. Berry. Janet eventually settled in Fort Wayne in 1981. A classical music aficionado, Janet hosted a Toscanini program on WIPU-FM and WLAB in the mid '80s. Over the years she worked at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne in the Maintenance Department as well as the Child Care Center, and volunteered at several community organizations, notably among them Matthew 25 and St. Joseph Hospital. She is survived by her daughters, Florence Trilling Berry and Kimberly Sue (Danny) Pierson, both of Martinsville, Indiana, as well as her beloved dog, Sparky. Janet was preceded in death by her brother, Mark (Lillian) Berry of Indianapolis, IN and her very dear friend, Virginia Willig. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 1:00 PM at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services, 2403 E. Wallen Road Fort Wayne, IN with visitation there from 12:00 PM. She will be laid to rest at Highland Park Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Matthew 25. To sign the online guest book go to www.advantagefunerals.com