Janett Navarra

Janett Navarra, 94, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at her residence in Greensburg.  Born, January 10, 1925 in Decatur County, she was the daughter of Lorin J. and Marie G. (Schneider) Hutchison.  Janett graduated from Greensburg High School in 1943.  She worked as a bookkeeper throughout her life for the Decatur County Clerk’s office, Decatur County Auditor’s Office, Navarra Ford, and Custom Conveyor.  She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.  She was also a member of the Homemakers Club and a former member of the Jaycees.  She was the Editor’s Choice Award winner of the National Library of Poetry.  Janett married Salvatore “Tudie” Navarra at St. Mary’s on June 30, 1948 and he preceded her in death on February 9, 2009.  Janett is survived by 2 sons; Greg (Anita) Navarra, Greensburg, Mark Navarra, Greensburg, daughter; Debra Dinsmore, Greensburg, daughter-in-law; Cindy Navarra, Greensburg, 1 sister; Mary Weston, Greensburg, 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son; John Navarra, grandson; Chad Navarra, great granddaughter; Hayley Navarra, brother; George Hutchison, and 2 sisters; Belva Stapp and Luella Wells.  Visitation will be held from 4-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home in Greensburg with a rosary service starting at 3:30 p.m.  A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at St. Mary's Catholic Church Rev. John Meyer officiating.  Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels or the Greensburg Adult Center.