Jeannette "Jan" (Shain) Domokos

Jeannette “Jan” (Shain) Domokos, age 84, passed away January 19, 2017. Jeannette was born on September 28, 1932 in Canton, Ohio. Jeannette was the adoring wife of 55 years to Frank “Coach” Domokos (deceased) , a loving mother to Denise (Domokos) Mayernik of Willoughby, Julie Domokos of Mentor and Shellee (Kent) Eudy of The Woodlands, TX and beloved grandma to Karissa (Hugh) Devore and Sami (Matthew) Eudy/Bruemmer. She was a doting aunt to many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. She was the daughter of the late Sam and Freda Shain. She is preceded in death by her sisters, Florence (Alex)Verdova, and Marion Shain, and her in-laws Moses and Gizella Domokos. She was a proud graduate of Timken Vocational School in Canton, where she enjoyed playing basketball and being a majorette. She loved the McKinley Bulldogs. She is a licensed cosmetologist and was a certified dental assistant. Jan was an incredibly active volunteer and champion in each community in which she lived. She had a zest for life, unmatched by most. Her smile and silver hair will be ingrained in the minds of many for years to come. She absolutely LOVED being a coach’s wife. It showed in everything she did. Jeannette was unwavering in her support and love for her husband’s staff and families, athletes, and cheerleaders. During her time in Massillon (GO TIGERS!), she served as treasurer of the American-Albanian Club, was President of the Jaycee’s, was very active in the Massillon Tiger community, and was known for her popcorn balls. In Chesterland, she was a proud West Geauga Wolverine. This is where the famous Domokos Family spaghetti dinners began, and the painting of ceramic items for each athlete, coach and cheerleader. This tradition continued to Mentor where Jeannette spent years continuing her spirit of volunteerism. She served in the Cardinal Mothers Club for 28 years, the Mentor Touchdown Club for 21 years, and the PTSA for 19 years. She ran hospitality rooms for wrestling tournaments, ran the concessions at BINGO, and popped popcorn at all sports concessions since moving to Mentor in 1969, earning her the nickname “The Popcorn Lady.” Jan was an integral partner in forming the Mentor High School Sports Hall of Fame, and served on the committee for several years. She spent countless hours over 20 years volunteering for the Red Cross Bloodmobile at various locations in Lake County. She has been honored by numerous organizations in the community including the Mentor City Council, The Northeast Ohio Football Officials, The Lake County Touchdown Club, and the PTA Circus Hall of Fame. She worked as a hostess at the Perfect Match for 15 years and at Hellreigels for many years after. Jan loved being with people, she served everyone she met with a kind generous heart, and put people at ease in every situation. Jeannette loved her family fiercely. She adored her grandchildren. She kept a clean and inviting home, where guests were always welcome. She will be missed by many, but her legacy of service and love of community will carry on. Her love language was giving. We have all been blessed to have been on the receiving end of that love. GO CARDS! The family will receive friends from 1-5 pm Monday, January 23, 2017 at Grace Church of Mentor, 6883 Reynolds Rd, Mentor, OH 44060. The funeral service, immediately following. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jan’s memory to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44110-2602. Arrangements entrusted to Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Avenue, Mentor. Offer condolences at www.brunners.com.

Jeannette "Jan" (Shain) Domokos

September 28, 1932 - January 19, 2017