Janice R. (nee Blosser) Benson, age 79, of Massillon passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2016 following a lengthy battle with Alzheimers.

She was a wonderful homemaker and enjoyed decorating and gardening.  Janice enjoyed feeding the birds and all her pets.

She loved being a grandmother and enjoyed spending time with grandsons Taylor Maier and Craig Smith.  In addition to her grandchildren she is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Renee and Mike Smith of Atwater, brother and sister-in-law Jim and Wendy Blosser of Massillon, sister and brother-in-law Linda and Bob Geinitz of Mesa, AZ brother-in-law Herb Benson and wife Nancy of Massillon, sister-in-law Rita Blosser of Louisville,  numerous nieces, nephews, plus special friends, Cabbie and Carolyn Seay of Fredericksburg, VA.

She was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Edna (Eddy) Blosser, brother Donald Blosser and husband Arthur Benson.

Memorial service will be Friday, June 17, 2016 at 1 P.M. at Heitger Funeral Home - Massillon Chapel with Rev. Les Peine officiating.  Visitation will be held from 12 Noon to 1 P.M. at the funeral home prior to the service.  Burial will follow at Mt. Eaton Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Salvation Army, 315 Sixth St. N.E., Massillon, 44646 or Sprenger Hospice Care, 3905 Oberlin Ave., Lorain, Ohio  44053.

Heitger Funeral Home  - Massillon Chapel  330-833-3248