We are sad to announce that on September 6, 2021, at the age of 92, Janice B. Smilay of Sandusky, Michigan, born in Detroit, Michigan passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Janice B. Smilay to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Watson and Frances Watson (Finch); her husband Martin Smilay; and her brother Kent Watson. She is survived by: her daughters, Stephanie Smilay of Takoma Park, MD and Kimberly Smilay of Farmington Hills; and her brother Sherwood Hoholik of Escanaba.

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September 15, 2021

Kris Zawisza sent flowers

“You are in my thoughts and my heart as you say goodbye to your mom. With sympathy and love,”

September 7, 2021

Thomas Klever lit a candle

“In loving memory of Janice B. Smilay, With deepest sympathies.”

September 7, 2021

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“In loving memory of Janice B. Smilay, With deepest sympathies.”

September 7, 2021

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September 7, 2021

Julie Zawisza sent flowers

“In loving memory of Janice B. Smilay, Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.”

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September 7, 2021

Zawisza Julie wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Stephanie and Kim, Sending you my deepest condolences for the loss of your mom. She leaves a beautiful legacy in you. You took loving care of her and I am sure she felt your love all around her in her final days here on Earth.”

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