Lewiston- Irma L. Janosco 85, a longtime resident of Sabattus died peacefully with her loving family at her side on Thursday July 12 at St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion. She was born in Lewiston on October 12, 1932 a daughter of the late F. John and Irma (Francis) Sparks. She was educated in local schools and graduated from Edward Little class of 1950. Growing up Irma was very close to her grandparents, Chester and Irma Francis, if it wasn’t for them her family wouldn’t have been able to stay together and she never forgot them and all they did for her. Irma met her true love through a cousin of hers, Carroll Francis. He set up a blind date with his friend that he was stationed in Germany with, John Janosco, and the rest is history. They shared 63 amazing years together until he passed on December 20, 2017. Following high school, Irma trained and became a Phlebotemist and worked at Central Maine General Hospital until she got married. Irma worked for several years at Harriman Assoc. and retired in 1997. Irma was a member of Holy Trinity Parish and volunteered for many years at The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society. She loved all animals, and though she couldn’t have any growing up, she always found pets that needed her help. She also loved music, played the clarinet and the piano, and also enjoyed listening to the 1950’s music and old country. Irma was a very devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and enjoyed taking trips with her family and spending all the time she could with them.
She is survived by her two children John Janosco Jr. and his wife Betty of Lewiston, and Diane Janosco of Lewiston a sister Patricia Janosco of Lisbon Falls, a sister in law Iola Sparks of Bowdoin, her three grandchildren Matthew Janosco of Lewiston and his fiancé Shella Monroe of Oxford, Brian and Kevin Janosco of Big Springs TX, 2 great grandchildren, a special niece Joline Rider and her husband David of Lisbon Falls, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother John Sparks and a daughter, at birth, Darlene.
You are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Irma’s life by visiting her guest book at www.crosmanfuneralhome.com
Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-7 Pm at Crosman Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday 11 AM at Holy Trinity Parish in Lisbon Falls. Committal will follow at SS. Cyril & Methodius Cemetery.
Those wishing to make a donation in her memory may do so to The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society 55 Strawberry Ave. Lewiston ME 04240 or to Kora Shrine Temple c/o John Janosco Jr., 5 Harmony Lane Apt. 28 Lewiston, ME 04240
Arrangements are under the care of Crosman Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services 40 Main St. Lisbon Falls 353-4951.
