Janet Rita (Ellefson) Duryea

September 5, 1928 – August 30, 2022

Janet Rita (Ellefson) Duryea, 93, of Carmel, passed away August 30, 2022.

She was born September 5, 1928 in Chicago, daughter of Edward and Frances Ellefson.

Mrs. Duryea received her BA degree in Home Economics from Ohio State University.

For a number of years, she worked at Lorene’s Casuals and Merle Norman on Main Street in Carmel, where she was a Manager and Buyer. She acquired many loyal customers through the years allowing the store to become very successful.

Mrs. Duryea’s greatest joy was time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include her four children Robert Craig (Marjie) Duryea, Gary Gordon (Becky) Duryea, Debra Lynne (Keith) Mertz and Nancy Kay (Ken) Pilcher; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Gordon Duryea; and sister Marie Pond.

There will be a Family Memorial Service held in the Chapel at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, of which Mrs. Duryea was a member.

Carmel Cemetery will be Janet’s final resting place.

Bussell Family Funerals is privileged to assist the family with the arrangements.