Janet M Deutsch, of Brookville, was born on April 3, 1941, a daughter to Charles and Alma Hildebrand Knecht. She married Donald Deutsch on November 26, 1966, and he preceded her in death on December 28, 2014, after 48 years of marriage. Janet was a caregiver her entire life, starting her career as a NICU nurse and then babysitting hundreds of children in her home over many years. After retirement she helped as a teacher’s aide at St. Michael School and was a Eucharistic minister at St. Michael Catholic church, often visiting the homebound with communion. Janet always put others first, whether it be leading a boy scout troop, volunteering with the PTA, or being active in all her kids and grand-kid’s activities. She enjoyed reading, doing crafts at the library and spending time with her family. On January 3, 2025, at the age of 83, she passed away at Hospice of Cincinnati.
Those surviving who will cherish Janet’s memory include her children; Scott Deutsch, Lisa Strine, Eric (Tracey) Deutsch, and Amy (Quentin) Kersey; grandchildren, Patrick Strine, Erin (Dante) Zumbo, Alex Deutsch, Samantha Deutsch, Drew Kersey and Austin Kersey; a brother, John “Butch” Knecht, and one sister, Joyce (Ray) Lovins, as well as many other family and friends. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two nephews.
Janet’s wishes were to be cremated. Following cremation, friends and family may visit on Thursday, January 9, 2025, from 5 until 7p.m. with Rosary recited at 4:30, at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 929 Main Street, Brookville. Father Vincent Lampert will officiate a Mass of Christian burial on Friday at St. Michael Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Michael Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be directed to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or to St. Michael School. To sign the online guestbook or to leave a personal condolence, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of Janet Deutsch.