Janet R. Detweiler

Janet R. Detweiler, 91, of New Paris, died on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at the residence of her daughter, Terry. She was born on February 16, 1934 in Windber, a daughter of the late Arthur and Ruth (Barefoot) McMillen. She is survived by three children: Deborah Ruggiero and husband Charlie of Pittsburgh, Teresa “Terry” Hinson widow of Jim of New Paris, and Craig Detweiler of Schellsburg; five grandchildren: Charlie Ruggiero and wife Jaclyn, Ryan Ruggiero and significant other Niki Luu, Angela Thomas and husband Samuel, Breanne Fetsko and husband Eric, and Ty Hinson and wife Beth; eight great-grandchildren: Braden Thomas and wife Marissa, Kailyn Sabo and husband Josh, Taryn Thomas, Abbigail and Joseph Fetsko, Harper and Hattie Hinson, and Charlie Ruggiero; two brothers: George McMillen of New Paris and James McMillen of Bedford; and a sister, Patricia Worrell of Bedford. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Robert C. Detweiler, two brothers: infant Charles McMillen and Richard McMillen, and a sister, Sally Cuppett.

Janet was a member of Chestnut Ridge Fellowship Church and worked at Kennametal for over 25 years before her retirement. She was a mother and a homemaker, and a district manager and representative for Avon.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to caretaker and friend, Mona Rhodes, as well as the entire UPMC Family Hospice staff for their comfort and care to Janet.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel at the Timothy A. Berkebile Funeral Home in Bedford with Rev. Dan Oldham officiating. Burial at Fishertown Cemetery. Friends will be received on Thursday, October 9, 2025 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the funeral home and on Friday one hour prior to the service. Our online guestbook is available at www.berkebilefuneralhome.com.