Janice Zagra

Janice Zagra, age 57, of Pine Brook passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, August 31, 2020.

Janice was born in Paterson, grew up in Wayne, and was one of two children to Joseph and Nettie Zagra.  She also lived in Franklin Township before moving to Pine Brook, NJ many years ago.  Janice attended Wayne Valley High School and graduated with the class of 1981.

Following her graduation, she was accepted at St Francis University in Altoona, PA where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, graduating with the class of 1985.  Subsequent to earning her Bachelor’s Degree, Janice found work quickly as an accountant and worked for a few different accounting firms.  She eventually accepted a position at Radics Public Accountants & Consultants LLC in Pine Brook where she worked until approximately 1995.

Janice’s favorite past time was spending time with family and friends.  She cherished yearly family picnics where she would organize and participate in a number of different games and family activities.  She was outgoing, compassionate and a truly devoted daughter.  Janice touched the lives of many people and will be sincerely missed by everyone that knew her.  

Janice is survived by her mother Nettie Zagra of Wayne, one sister Debra Scism of Flanders, and two nephews; Ryan Scism of Flanders, and Stephen Scism of Hackettstown, NJ.  She was predeceased by her father Joseph Zagra in June of 2013.