Janet Dagon

Janet Dagon passed away peacefully July 16, 2026 in Zephyrhills, Florida. She was a mother, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed.

Janet was born in Pottsville PA July 15,1950 where she lived most of her life. The only daughter of Albert and Angela Bernosky, she dreamed of becoming a nurse, a mother, and an author.

She graduated from Nativity BVM High School in 1968, and from the Pottsville School of Nursing in 1971. She dedicated many years to caring for others as a Registered Nurse, working in OB/GYN and home health.

She pursued her dream of writing while raising her 3 boys and working. She had short stories published in Seventeen Magazine, which led to her debut novel “Missing: Carrie Phillips, Age 15” published in 1989, followed by two additional novels.

Janet was an independent soul who valued both time with friends and family as well as quiet moments to herself. Janet leaves behind a legacy of compassion, creativity, resilience, and love. She will be remembered for the many lives she touched through her nursing, her writing, and most importantly, through the love she gave as a mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her 3 children: Mark Dagon and his wife Melissa of Orwigsburg PA; Jeff Dagon of Pottsville PA; Scott Dagon and his wife Kate of Land O Lakes FL; and her 2 grandchildren Maura and Brady. 

Donations in memory of Janet can be made to the Pottsville Free Public Library, 215 W. Market St., Pottsville PA 17901.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday July 27th at Lord Ebling Haus Funeral Home, 1818 Mahantongo St, Pottsville. Family and friends may call from 10:00 – 11:00 AM.

Interment will be privately held.

Lord Ebling Haus Funeral Home, Pottsville has been entrusted with arrangements.