Carolyn L. Janey

Carolyn L. “Smokey” (Quillen) Janey, 78, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away after some recent health issues on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk. She was born on March 11, 1948, in Middleport, Ohio, to the late George and Myrtle (Davis) Quillen.

Carolyn, also known as “Smokey,” was a Teacher’s Aide at Western Reserve Schools for 24 years. She loved to read and enjoyed softball, volleyball, bowling, golf, quilts, cross stitch, and crochet. She was a lifetime member of Norwalk VFW.

Survivors include her daughter, Tina (Mitch) Case of Norwalk; grandchildren, Tony (Kris) Herber, Gwen (Jason Jackson) Maze; great grandchildren, Clara, Orion, E.J., Alex, Jasper, Anna, Hershel; siblings, June and Ronnie; and sister in-law, Brenda Blankenship.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Janey; siblings, George, Virgil, Tommy, and Bessie; great grandson, Donavan; and brothers in-law, Gene and Harold.

In keeping with Carolyn’s wishes, she will be cremated. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Zenobia Shriner’s, 3222 Laylin Rd., Norwalk, OH 44857. Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting: www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com