Janice E. DiOrrio

In Loving Memory of Janice E. Giancola DiOrrio A life Well-Lived and Cherished It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Janice E. DiOrrio, age 79, who left us on February 3, 2025, after fighting a long illness with ALS. Janice was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend and cherished member of our community. Janice was born on September 2, 1945, in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. From a young age she exhibited a passion for creativity, which later influenced her life and career. She graduated from Kennett Square High School class of “63”. Janice had a distinguished career in Interior Design. After finishing classes on Interior Design, she started and owned her own business (Bear Windows, Inc.) in Kennett Square for 20 years. Her dedication and expertise earned her numerous accolades and awards. In 1965, Janice married Walter Giancola, and together they shared 33 years of marriage. They were blessed with Shelly, Jackie and Michael, who brought immense joy to their lives. Janice was also a proud grandparent to: Ashley, Allison, Abigail, Nicholas, Gregory, Olivia, Benjamin and Katelyn and a proud great-grandparent to Miles. In 2000, Janice met a Marine Corp Veteran Thomas DiOrrio and in 2004 they were married. They were together 25 years and married for 20 years. Which gave him plenty of time to corrupt her. Together they enjoyed traveling and volunteering at the VFW. Outside of her professional life, Janice was an active member of General W.W. Atterbury Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. She volunteered her time there doing fund raising projects, running monthly bingo at the Veterans Hospital in Elsmere and teaching flag etiquette to our young children in grade schools here in Delaware and in Kennett Square, PA. Over the years she also helped the General Thomas Holcomb Detachment of the Marine Corp League do Christmas decorations in the Nursing home at the VA Hospital. Janice also loved to sew and do quilting with her lifelong school friends. Janice did stockings for soldiers for several years and was also involved in the “Quilts for Valor” program. Janice is preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Herman; father, Ronald Herman; and brother, Larry Herman. Janice is survived by her loving husband, Thomas DiOrrio; children: Shelly Emsley (Todd), Jackie Brison (Robert) and Michael Giancola (Jamie); grandchildren: Ashley Zell, Allison Zell, Abigail Emsley, Nicholas Brison, Gregory Brison, Olivia Brison, Benjamin Giancola and Katelyn Giancola; great-grandchild, Miles Byrd; sister, Judy Sheirich (John); and two nieces. Her legacy of kindness, dedication, love and her smile will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Strano and Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Road, Newark, DE, 19720, from 9:30-11 AM. A celebration of life will begin at 11 AM. Burial will follow at Delaware Veterans Cemetery. For directions or to send an online condolence visit www.stranofeeley.com

Janice E. DiOrrio

September 2, 1945 - February 3, 2025

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