John F. Jankowich

John F. Jankowich, 72 Educator Lakeland- Mr. John F. Jankowich died on November 22, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital in Tampa due to a stroke. He was born September 3, 1942 in West Easton, PA. to Hedwig (nee Fandl) and John E. Jankowich (deceased). The four loves of his life were God, family, friends and education and he used those blessings to help others. He was an educator with degrees from East Stroudsburg and Kutztown in PA. John taught English, British Literature and Mythology for over 30 years at Easton High School. He also taught English as a Second Language to immigrants in night school for 18 years. That someone else might see the beauty of life, he donated his corneas. Survivors include his spouse of 28 years Arline Ducharme Jankowich, son, John N. (Audrey) Jankowich, daughter, Margherita Palmisano, son, Albert (Laurie) Palmisano, and extended family of 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, brothers, Edward Jankowich and Ralph Jankowich. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice that benefits children. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 28, 2014 from 4-6 p.m. at the Tribute Center of Heath Funeral Chapel and funeral services will be held on Saturday November 29, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Heath Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Burial Park. ^ Service: 11/29/2014 Heath Funeral Chapel 328 S. Ingraham Avenue, Lakeland, F l. Tribute Center at Heath Funeral Chapel Visitation: 11/28/2014 Tribute Center at Heath Funeral Chapel