Janet N. Koller

Janet N. Koller, 94, of Meadville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born February 26, 1929 in Stowe Township, Allegheny County, a daughter of Howard Ellis and Anna Myrtle Winters Nestlerode.  She married Charles G. Koller July 17, 1951.

Janet was a 1946 graduate of Stowe High School and a 1951 graduate of Asbury College, Wilmore, KY with a B.A. in food and nutrition.  She was director of food services at Meadville Medical Center for 37 years, retiring in 1993.

Janet was a member of First Presbyterian Church and former Elder.  She was a member and past president of Meadville Business and Professional Women, Meadville Women’s Club, Friends of the Library, and Erie Chapter of American Society of Hospital Food Service Administrators.  She was also former chairperson of group purchasing of the hospital council of Northwest PA.

Survivors, in addition to her loving husband Charles of 72 years, include two sons, Charles (Casey) Koller (Lori) of Conneaut Lake and Duane Koller (Michelle) of Meadville; four grandchildren, Hillary Koller (Mitch (Miller), Wyatt Koller (Lyndsay McGuire), Katherine (Kaylee) Koller (Colin Getter), and Elizabeth (Elle) Koller; one great-grandson, Otto Getter; a niece, Marianne Boyd; and three nephews, Howard Nestlerode, III and Earl and John Mapel.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Mabel Boyd and Anna Marie Mapel; and a brother, Howard Nestlerode, Jr.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, September 27th from 4-7 p.m. at the ROBERT W. WAID FUNERAL HOME, 581 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE.

A funeral service will be Thursday, September 28th at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of First Presbyterian Church, 890 Liberty St., Meadville with the Rev. Dr. Daniel Corll officiating.

Interment will be in Greendale Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 890 Liberty St., Meadville, PA 16335 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waidfuneralhome.net