Jane F. Polchenko Obituary (1939

Jane F. Polchenko, peacefully passed away on January 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on September 1, 1939, to the late James and Nellie Dobbins and has been a lifelong resident of South Philadelphia. She enjoyed trips to the casinos, bingo, playing cards, and singing/dancing with family/friends, and was a devoted Philly sports fan. Family meant the world to her, and she especially loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and the time they spent together. She was lovingly known as "Grandmom Jane" to family and friends, her warm smile would light up a room, and the world was a better place for having her in it. Beloved wife of the late Paul. Loving mother of Jane (Charles) Roetz, Linda (Eric) Strickon, Paul (Cheryl) Polchenko Sr., and Catherine (Jim) Josaphouitch. Proud grandmom of Brianne (Vincent Pape) Josaphouitch, Brett (Shannon) Polchenko, Chalie (Katie Corcoran) Roetz, Alexa Josaphouitch, Casey (Fiancee Patrick Gentry) Roetz, Alley Strickon, Jarret Strickon, Christopher Roetz, Joshua Strickon, Carli Josaphouitch and the late Paul Polchenko Jr. and great grandmother of Luke Polchenko, and his mother Danielle Ferretti and Leo Roetz. She was preceded in death by her siblings and sadly will be missed by her many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation Tuesday morning from 9-11am at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church(1404 S. 3rd St. Phila., PA 19147) Her Funeral Mass will follow at 11am. Burial SS: Peter & Paul Cemetery. Memorial donations in her memory can be made to the above-mentioned Church.