Janice Lynne Sanford

Janice Lynne Sanford, 75, of Clinton, passed away on October 11, 2025 at home. She was born in Canton, Ohio on December 31, 1949 to the late Albert and Edith Hubener. She graduated from Central High School.

In 1971, Jan met Pat Sanford and they immediately took to each other. She truly won his heart when she told him she would rather have a sewing machine than an engagement ring. Pat knew he had found a practical soulmate and ended up buying her both. They married on December 27, 1972 and enjoyed 53 years together before her passing.

Jan devoted herself to raising her children before beginning her career at Ferriot Inc., retiring after 21 years. In their free time, Jan and Pat loved to explore the country. Some of their favorite memories were made on trips to Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. As they were fond of saying, they lived life, they didn't just exist in life.

Throughout her 75 years, Jan made many friends, from neighbors to coworkers and even strangers at the store. If she really liked someone, they would receive one of her handmade gifts. At Christmas, Jan would bake several dozen of her coveted “Aunt Dot’s Sugar Cookies” to give as gifts and she sewed hundreds of costumes, dresses, outfits, stuffed animals, and quilts to give away through the years. All of these items were made with love and precision, and Jan was always planning her next handmade gift. Jan was such a loving and caring woman that she became an honorary mom and grandma to many people in her life. She loved big, loved hard, and took joy in making people smile. If you were really lucky, you got to experience one of Jan’s many ornery pranks. Love and laughter filled so many of Jan’s relationships.

In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded in death by her brothers and sister.

Jan will be dearly missed by her beloved husband, Pat; children, Richard (Dave) Hubener, Tina (Brian) Jarvis, Paula (Fred Cotton) Sanford; stepdaughter, Denise (Doug) Harsh; grandchildren, Kage, Jesse, Julia, Caleb, Ethan, and Will, as well as many other relatives, friends, and neighbors.

Per Jan’s wishes, there will be no formal services. Please honor her through random acts of kindness and remember her when you see a beautiful handmade quilt, a gorgeous sunset, or hear a child’s laughter.

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