Janice R. Stevens
December 17,1948 – October 6, 2025
Janice Stevens is a past resident of Hackettstown, NJ. Devoted to her husband and family she passed away peacefully in Little Egg Harbor, NJ.
Janice was born in East Orange, NJ. She grew up in Hackettstown and attended Hackettstown High School, West Virginia University and later got her degree as a paralegal.
She was happily married for 50 years and they lived in many different places. She resided in Mclean, Va., Watertown, NY, Yorba Linda, Calif, Vero Beach, Fl., Long Beach Island, Nj and finally settled in Barnegat Township. She was a selfless person and always wanted to help others. She made lifelong friends wherever she called home. Her real passion was her nieces, nephews, great nephews and great niece. She loved to spoil them with her unconditional love. She found a passion in a Florida law firm in Florida as their paralegal and stayed with them until retirement.
Janice is survived by her husband Daniel Stevens. Her sister Nancy and brother-in-law George Cummins. Their children Scott Cummins and Sean Cummins and his two beautiful children Lance and Gabriella. Niece Jennifer and husband Marc Duncan and there two boys Carter and Cayden.
Janice was predeceased by her parents Jack and Isabella Hansell.
Services will be held at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ on Friday, October 10, 2025. Viewing will start at 11:00 am till 1:00 pm. Service will be directly following at Cochran’s and burial will be in Hackettstown Union Cemetery, Hackettstown, NJ
Donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
For those wishing to leave online condolences for the family please visit, www.cochranfuneral.com
12 Condolences for Stevens, Janice R.
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Patricia Cunningham says
October 8, 2025 at 2:57 pmI have the best childhood memories of our family holidays together that I have and will cherish forever. My deepest condolences to Dan, Nancy, George and all of Janice’s nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones . May you rest in heavenly peace. Love you, Cousin Tricia ☘️
Nancy Cummins says
October 14, 2025 at 12:48 pmThank you, we all had a very special bond as cousins !
Cindi Hand says
October 8, 2025 at 3:41 pmWe were blessed to have a close family growing up. So many holidays, fuss ball tournaments, weddings etc spent together. Our Irish roots kept us laughing and always crying together. So many good memories that will forever live in my heart. I am sure you are now at peace and reunited with the Cunningham clan in heaven ! 💕💕🙏🙏☘️☘️
Nancy says
October 14, 2025 at 12:50 pmThank you, a cousin’s bond is filled with love. Thank you for all your wonderful advice and listening to me it was greatly appreciated.
Elizabeth Shea says
October 8, 2025 at 6:42 pmI’m so very sorry. I always enjoyed running into you Nancy and Janice when she was here visiting you. My prayers and loving thoughts are with you and your family. Bette
Nancy says
October 14, 2025 at 12:51 pmYou and your sister are the two people that get what this relationship is all about. Thank you for being there.
Julianne Weinmann says
October 8, 2025 at 10:54 pmDan, Nancy, George and your families, My sincere sympathy for the loss of Janice. I will pray for all of you that you may find peace in knowing that her passing is not the end. It is just the beginning of our eternal life where there is no pain or sorrow. The spirit of special people like Janice is a flame that can never be extinguished. May God bless you all. Love, Julie Weinmann
Nancy says
October 14, 2025 at 12:56 pmBeautifully said, I believe she is totally at peace and on a new journey.
Thanks Jules miss seeing you.
Donna Guillemin says
October 10, 2025 at 7:40 pmOur thoughts and prayers are with you. She will look over you and when the sun shines it is her smiling down.
Scott, Donna, Brandon & Molly Guillemin
Nancy says
October 14, 2025 at 12:50 pmThank you
Sharon Schlomer Housel and Pat (Florida) says
October 11, 2025 at 3:03 amOur sincerest condolences to all whose hearts were touched by the loss of your loved one.
Nancy says
October 14, 2025 at 12:52 pmThank you , it was wonderful to see some of Janice’s friends. I loved the stories. You all had a great childhood.
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