Janis I. Griewisch

Dec. 14, 1946-Feb. 11, 2026

Janis I. Griewisch, 79, of Silver Creek, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon Feb. 11, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born in Gowanda, NY on Dec. 14, 1946 the daughter of the late Robert and Leota Ratzel. She married the love of her life Thomas M. Griewisch on July 24, 1965 in Silver Creek, NY, he preceded her in death on Dec.27, 2011 after 46 years of marriage.

Surviving are two children, Erick (Michelle Dash) Griewisch of Silver Creek, NY and Lisa Griewisch of Salem, IN; four grandchildren, Ericka (Sid Scott) Griewisch, Dakota (Brianna) Griewisch, Andrew Wollins and Thomas Griewisch; two great – grandchildren, Layla Weiskerger and Lainey Griewisch; two nieces, Lindsey and Janelle (Michael) Martin; also survived by a very dear friend, Gretel Kaiser.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Robertson.

Jan graduated from Gowanda High School “Class of 1965”. She worked for J Adams (WNY DDSO) for more than 30 years as a therapy aide.

Her membership’s included the Silver Creek Firemen’s Club, the Silver Creek VFW, Gowanda Moose Club, Slovenian Club and she was a lifelong member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Silver Creek.

Jan enjoyed bowling, traveling with her husband and friends, snowmobiling, attending her children’s and grandchildren’s sports events and school activities, she loved to go to lunch with her fellow retirees also trying her luck at the Casino with her friend Gretel.

Friends may call at the Hole-Parker Funeral Chapel, 160 Central Ave. Silver Creek, NY on Tuesday,

Feb. 24, 2026from 4-7 PM, where a Memorial Service will follow at 7 PM. Interment will be private in the Glenwood Cemetery.

Please share online condolences at www.holeparkerfc.com.