Obituary
Geneva- Janice Marie Stahl, age 87, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026 at Geneva General Hospital.
Friends may call on Friday, April 17, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Perkins-Ames Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m.. Burial will be in Sandhill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Hydrocephalus Association in honor of her great-granddaughter, Annie, 6903 Rockledge Drive, Suite 740, North Bethesda, MD 20817; or to Ontario-Yates Hospice (part of UR Medicine Home Care) online at giveto.urmc.edu/Hospice or by mail to UR Medicine Home Care, Box 270032, Rochester, NY 14627-0032.
Janice was born on February 25, 1939, a daughter of the late Theodore and Helen (Woodley) Minns. She was employed for many years as an Administrative Assistant for NYS Mental Health in Seneca Falls. Janice was an amazing flower gardener; everything was always perfect. She enjoyed bowling and spending as much time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as she could. She volunteered with the Seneca County office of the aging delivery Meals on Wheels.
Janice is survived by her son, James “Squirrel” (Carol) Stahl; daughter, Dorothy Ricks; grandchildren, Michael (Kendra) Stahl, Matthew (Laura) Stahl, Nathan (Kari) Stahl, Adam (Cortni) Stahl, Audrey (Dan) DeBoover, Derek (Ashley) Ricks, Brittany (Angel) Ricks and Cody (Cathlyn) Stahl; several great-grandchildren; daughters-in-law, Marianne and Rebecca; sisters-in-law, Donna Minns and Linda Minns; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Janice was predeceased by her parents; husband, Ralph; sons, Jerry, Stuart and Jeff Stahl; and her brothers, James Minns, Kenneth Minns and Robert Minns.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the hospice team, unit 2 west and the Nutritional Service at Geneva General Hospital
Please visit www.perkinsamesfuneralhome.com to send a message of condolence to Janice’s Family.
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Condolences
Carol Lord from Phelps, NY on Apr. 14, 2026
My very deepest sympathy to you & your family Dorothy. May she rest in eternal peace. 💐🙏💖🙏
Gayla Niles from Phelps on Apr. 15, 2026
Thinking of you Dorothy. My condolences to your whole family.
Gayla
Donna Spink from Hall on Apr. 15, 2026
Squirrel and Carol
So very sorry to hear of your mom's passing.
nancy crosier from Geneva NY on Apr. 15, 2026
Jan was a bowler with the Tuesday Bowling league back in 2015 she was a great addition to our league everyone loved Jan we all had a great time. Sorry to learn that Jan has passed. Nancy
Michele Ratliff from Garland,Tx on Apr. 15, 2026
My deepest condolences for your family. Jan was always in my corner growing up and she truly be missed by many!May Jan rest in eternal peace.