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Jan's love of cars was in her DNA, and her devotion to the Ohio State Buckeyes was unmatched.

Janice M. Johnston (née Garber), 79, of DeBary, FL, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease.

Jan was born in Elyria, OH, on May 20, 1947. She graduated from Elyria High School and attended Bowling Green University. Jan was married to Glen Johnston on August 20, 1986. She worked for several years in merchandising for Entenmann’s and later retired from the Volusia County Public Schools transportation department. After retirement, she became a dedicated volunteer for Halifax Hospice of Volusia County, where she volunteered for many years.

Jan enjoyed reading, gardening, jigsaw and crossword puzzles, traveling, watching golf, and NASCAR. Her love of cars was in her DNA, and her devotion to the Ohio State Buckeyes was unmatched. For many years, she had an “I Pause for Paws” bumper sticker on her car and had a deep love for all animals, especially cats. She eagerly looked forward every year to the return of her beloved Sandhill Cranes and their newborn colts.

Jan is survived by her husband of 40 years, Glen Johnston; her children, Doug Scherrer (Amy), David Scherrer (Melissa), Jill Kreidel, Erin Kimball (David), and Laura Ward (Doug); and her grandchildren, Justin, Kymberly, Sadie, Lily, Rose, Julia, Emma, Dylan, and Nathan. She is also survived by Winter and Cheddar, her most recent cats and loyal companions during her illness.

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She eagerly looked forward every year to the return of her beloved Sandhill Cranes and their newborn colts.

Jan was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Helen Garber, and her brothers, Bob and Larry Garber.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, September 12, 2026, at River City Church, 267 E. Highbanks Rd., DeBary, FL, from 10 a.m. to noon.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Halifax Health - Hospice of Volusia County. https://halifaxhealth.org