Janet M. Cleary
Janet M. Cleary, of the Tacony section of Philadelphia, passed away on April 7th, 2026, at age 69. Beloved sister of John Cleary (Ginny), Lillian Marsella (Frank), Rose Taraborelli (Tom), Terry Schneider (Matt Berardi), Linda Cleary, Jimmy Cleary and the late Susan Cleary. Sadly missed by many nieces, one nephew, great nieces and great nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend her viewing and funeral on Tuesday, April 14th at McCafferty Funeral & Cremation Inc. 6711 Frankford Ave. (between Unruh & Knorr Sts) You may visit and comfort Janet’s family from 10:00 am – 11:00 am in the funeral home. There will be a prayer service at 11:00 am. Burial to follow in Magnolia Cemetery. Please omit flowers and kindly consider donations in Janet’s memory to Philabundance
I did not know Janet personally but I'm friends with her brother Jim. My condolences go out to her family and friends.
😭😢😭Still hard to get used to the fact she’s no longer here with us. So many memories with her. She truly was a wonderful sister, aunt, daughter. I could never say enough positive words about her.
Aunt Janet will always be one of my favorite people in this world. She was an angel to me throughout my whole life. She gave so much without expecting anything in return. She did things from the kindness of her heart, without seeking attention or recognition. Given her reserved demeanor, I’m not sure everyone realized how funny she was! I loved her eccentricities. I loved her warm hugs. She will continue to inspire me for the rest of my life. I remember when I was about three-years-old, I was throwing a small tantrum. Aunt Janet patiently said, “Now come on, you don’t want to be a Cranky Gus,” to which I indignantly replied, “I am not a Frankie Bus!!” I remember that I loved collecting her used Septa transpass cards. She taught me many impressive vocabulary words and took me to get my first library card. She brought me to work with her one day and I was so excited to type on the typewriter. Countless more…
My dear sister was so generous and kind. Always available when I needed her. I will miss her deeply. May she rest in peace.🙏
Aunt Janet was warm, kind and so funny. As a child she would loan me books and always asked me if I enjoyed the book. Such a caring soul. I will remember her for her warmth, how welcoming she was to my friends and her love for her family.
Aunt Janet was the best Aunt anyone could ask for. We are all going to really miss her.
Janet was a sweet and kind soul. She never spoke badly of anyone, always living in the positive. Janet gave the best warm hugs. She will be greatly missed by many.
She was such a good person. My first best friend in life. Love you. Will sadly be missed.
She was such a good person. My first best friend in life. Love you. Will sadly be missed.
Janet was a sweet and kind soul. She never spoke badly of anyone, always living in the positive. Janet gave the best warm hugs. She will be greatly missed by many.
Aunt Janet was the best Aunt anyone could ask for. We are all going to really miss her.
Aunt Janet was warm, kind and so funny. As a child she would loan me books and always asked me if I enjoyed the book. Such a caring soul. I will remember her for her warmth, how welcoming she was to my friends and her love for her family.
My dear sister was so generous and kind. Always available when I needed her. I will miss her deeply. May she rest in peace.🙏
Aunt Janet will always be one of my favorite people in this world. She was an angel to me throughout my whole life. She gave so much without expecting anything in return.
She did things from the kindness of her heart, without seeking attention or recognition. Given her reserved demeanor, I’m not sure everyone realized how funny she was! I loved her eccentricities. I loved her warm hugs. She will continue to inspire me for the rest of my life.
I remember when I was about three-years-old, I was throwing a small tantrum. Aunt Janet patiently said, “Now come on, you don’t want to be a Cranky Gus,” to which I indignantly replied, “I am not a Frankie Bus!!”
I remember that I loved collecting her used Septa transpass cards. She taught me many impressive vocabulary words and took me to get my first library card. She brought me to work with her one day and I was so excited to type on the typewriter. Countless more…
😭😢😭Still hard to get used to the fact she’s no longer here with us. So many memories with her. She truly was a wonderful sister, aunt, daughter. I could never say enough positive words about her.
I did not know Janet personally but I’m friends with her brother Jim. My condolences go out to her family and friends.