Janis Preston Zelko Obituary
We are sad to announce that on September 19, 2024 we had to say goodbye to Janis Preston Zelko of Horseheads, New York, born in Elmira, New York. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Preston and Lena Preston (Jenkins); and her siblings, Marcella Skillman, Blanche Baldwin and Maxwell Preston.
She is survived by: her husband Ray Zelko; her children, Joanne (Bob Zawko), Barbara (Roger Walton), Mickey (Carol Zelko) and Danny (Karen Zelko); her grandchildren, Amy Sonner (Jeff), Amanda Smallcomb (Robert), John Walton (Kate), Chris Zelko, Sarah Kawzenuk (Brian), Patrick Zelko (Mara) and Aaron Zelko (Grace); her siblings-in-law, Bill Zelko, Jim Zelko (Jean), Marie Santone (Nick) and Peggy Zelko; and her nieces, Betsy Alig and Faye Potter. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 24th 2024 from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the St. Mary Our Mother Church (816 W Broad St, Horseheads, NY 14845). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, September 24th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM at the same location.
Those wishing may remember Janis with a donation to the Falck Cancer Center, Suite 102, 571 St. Joseph's Boulevard, Elmira NY 14901.
