Obituaries

Janice Rose Bosko (Herold), 82, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, began her eternal life with her Lord and Savior on June 6, 2026. She passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her family and leaving a legacy of faith, love and laughter.

Janice was the beloved and devoted wife of William J. Bosko, together they celebrated 61 years of marriage on May 15, 2026. Their storybook marriage overflowed with joy and laughter, an everyday celebration of life with those they loved. Together they raised their four cherished daughters: Marybeth Bosko (Gregory Herzog), Shelley Bosko, Kristie Mertz (Christoph) and Juliann Young (JD). She was their guiding light, their greatest supporter, their trusted confidante, and their true friend. Janice’s nine precious grandchildren and one great- grandchild adored her and describe her as a doting, playful and loving “Grammy.” Her numerous nieces and nephews loved her dearly. Janice treasured her large and beautiful family and the time spent with them. Her genuine smile and warm hugs will be greatly missed.

Janice was born in Pittsburgh, PA to Elmer and Gertrude Herold (Osche), and was raised alongside her loving siblings: Diane Ricketts (Tom), Elneau Brannigan (Ray), Cheryl Herold, and Michael Herold (Michelle and the late Joyce). She had a deep and unique bond with each of them. Janice was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Cheryl and her husband’s parents William and Elizabeth Bosko (Suhoza).

Janice attended St. John’s General Hospital School of Nursing in Pittsburgh, PA and practiced as an RN for 26 years, with most of her career being spent in the Emergency Department. Janice and Bill moved to Northern Kentucky in 1988 and Janice launched her own business “Custom Designed Painted Walls”. She embraced her creative talents and delighted her clients with her work. In addition to her family and work, Janice absolutely adored her nine basset hounds, many of whom she rescued, and she could regularly be found rubbing their bellies and scratching their long ears. Janice’s hobbies and interests are too numerous to count. She was a talented sewer, quilter, crafter, bird-watcher, gardener and even a disco dancer. She had a fun loving, wise and empathetic nature that formed the basis for meaningful friendships.

Janice was a woman of great faith. A devout, lifelong Catholic, she not only practiced her faith, but lived it. Janice put her trust in God’s love, mercy and divine providence. Together with her husband, she taught her daughters and grandchildren to do the same. She was a brilliant reflection of God’s light and she shared it with everyone she encountered, with warmth, patience and kindness.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday June 10, 2026 at Middendorf Funeral Home (3312 Madison Pike, Ft. Wright, KY 41017) from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. A Catholic Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Blessed Sacrament Church (2409 Dixie Hwy, Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017). Burial will take place at St. John Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bluegrass Care Navigators (Janice’s hospice service provider) or to Droopy Basset Hound Rescue of Western PA (Janice’s favorite basset hound rescue organization).