Janet Mae Ford, 94 of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away Thursday October 30, 2025, at the Annapolitan Assisted Living Facility, in Annapolis, Maryland, surrounded by her loved ones. Born February 13, 1931, in Staten Island, NY, Janet was the only daughter of the late Frederick B. Geyer and Helen E. (Ragan) Geyer. Janet grew up in Camden, New Jersey and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. She went on to further her education and graduated from Pierce Business Institute in Philadelphia, PA.

Janet utilized her skills from Pierce Business Institute as she held various secretarial positions, some of which included, but not limited to the US Department of the Navy, Navy Yard, then onto the CIA. After marrying the love of her life, Francis R. (Dick) Ford, she dedicated her life to her 4 children, her church and her community. She continued to temp and work and held many secretarial positions, volunteering, part & full-time work at a variety of Catholic Churches within the communities our family grew up in. Janet lived the duration of her life in Hagerstown, MD, where she also volunteered many years prior to becoming part of the staff at St. Ann's Catholic Church.

Janet was always a busy homemaker, spending time crafting, sewing, crocheting, cooking and baking, as was known by all the neighbors. She often baked all the delicious treats for the neighbor's children. She spent many adventures with her husband Dick, traveling to many places such as Branson, MO, Anchorage, Alaska, Los Angeles, CA, Phoenix & Sedona, Arizona and New Orleans, LA, just to name a few. We can't forget her train trip from Maryland to San Francisco, that was quite the adventure. Janet, more than anything, cherished her moments spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Francis R. (Dick) Ford of 60+ years. She is survived by her son, Michael Ford (Marlisa Maar) of Edgewater, MD, grandkids Chris Ford & Erin Saumenig, three daughters, Maureen Ford-Rippeon of Pasadena, MD (Scott Rippeon), Patricia Shryock of West River, MD, (Larry Shryock) Granddaughters, Paige Edenfield (Trey), Emily Shryock (James Lane), Eileen Ford of Potomac, MD, grandkids, Jack, Will and Maggie Haines; one brother in law, William J. Ford of Bangor, Maine, several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Rosie Ford, and sister-in-law, Annette Tennett.

The viewing will be held at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd, Hagerstown, MD 21740 on Wednesday November 5, 2025, from 7-9pm. Funeral Services will be held at 10am Thursday November 6th,2025 at St. Ann's Catholic Church, 1525 Oak Hill Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21742. Burial to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Omission of flowers: Donations to be made to: Luminis Health Gilchrist Lifecare Hospice and Palliative Care Team, Belcher Pavilion, 2000 Medical Pkwy Unit 607, Annapolis, MD 21401.