Janice “Jan” Freddie Wilson Molinaro

Janice (Jan) Freddie Wilson Molinaro was born December 11, 1941, and died on March 13, 2024, in Pittsburgh, PA, after fiercely facing health challenges the past year.

Jan grew up in Mt. Washington, PA with her two younger sisters, Linda Snyder and Sheila Dirling, who were her best friends throughout her life. She was predeceased by her daughter, Lori, who passed in 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jan is survived by her husband, married for 61 years, Lou Molinaro; eldest son Lou Jr., wife Jenn, and four grandsons, Matthew, Michael, Dominic, and Anthony; and youngest son Mark and wife Jen

Jan had an amazing wit, a great sense of humor that could surprise you, and a deep care for her family that was unmatched, especially for her four grandsons. She loved and knew everything about the Pittsburgh Penguins, and she enjoyed HGTV where she would get ideas for Lou, her master carpenter, to recreate for her. After retirement, Jan and Lou enjoyed taking short day trips to explore and find hidden antique treasures. Their home was always filled with a warm and cozy country atmosphere with the aroma of “Mema’s” sauce cooking on the stove. But for all she enjoyed, there was nothing more precious to her than being surrounded by her family.

Family and friends are welcome on Monday, March 18, 2024 from 10 am until the time of service at 1 pm at Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care, 3287 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317, 724-260-5546. Entombment will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.