Jeanette Paczolt

Jeanette L. Paczolt, age 85, of Wayne, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026.

Jeanette was born on June 12, 1940, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to the late Julius and Helen (Karluk) Micks. She was raised in Paterson, New Jersey, where she graduated from Central High School in 1959 and was affectionately known by her classmates as “Jet.”

Jeanette began her working life as a secretary at Hill Machine in Paterson. A woman of quiet faith and service, she also taught Sunday school at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. After settling in Wayne, she worked as a cafeteria aide at Ryerson Elementary School, where she enjoyed caring for children, and later as a medical receptionist at Pediatric Professional Associates in Wayne, where her warmth and kindness were felt by both families and coworkers.

While teaching Sunday school at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Paterson, Jeanette was introduced to the love of her life, Charles Joseph Paczolt, Sr., who predeceased her in 2005. They quickly fell in love and were married on February 16, 1963, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Paterson, followed by a honeymoon in California. Together, they shared forty-two years of marriage, building a life centered on love, faith, and family.

Jeanette took great pride in being a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. She enjoyed hobbies such as ceramics, macramé and challenging crossword puzzles; but her greatest joy came from time spent with her family. She especially cherished moments with her grandchildren, who were the light of her life.

Jeanette is survived by her son, Charles Paczolt (Kathleen) of Butler, New Jersey, and her  daughter, Julie Worsham (Paul) of Oviedo, Florida; four grandchildren, Matthew (Lauren), Kyle, Thomas, and Samantha; and one beloved great-grandchild, Nolan.