REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

Welcome to the Janet Govier Hovanec's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 19, 2026 at 12:00 pm, Janet Govier Hovanec will be helping Indiantown Gap National Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes.

Janet Govier Hovanec, 89, of Swoyersville, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026. Born in London, England, Janet was one of two children of the late Thomas Govier and Anne Capeart Govier. 

Raised and educated in the Wembley section of London. Janet considered her proudest role to be that of an Air Force spouse, supporting her husband, Francis, across multiple postings in the United States and England for more than 20 years. Later, she was honored to have become an American citizen. Janet built a long and rewarding career in the banking industry, most notably with PNC Bank, where she was a trusted teller and customer service representative. A loving mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt, Janet will always be remembered as a friend to all who knew her.

Never one to be idle, Janet was a master knitter and quilter. In retirement, she dedicated her time as a volunteer at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Physicians Regional Hospital in Naples, Florida, and as a classroom reader in the Collier County Public Schools. She was a longtime member and past officer of the local chapter of the Transatlantic Brides and Parents Association.For 30 winters, Janet and her husband Frank enjoyed traveling to Naples, Florida, where they spent countless happy days at the beach, cruising, and sharing time with dear friends.

In addition to her parents, Janet was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Captain Francis Hovanec, and her brother, Eric Govier, and his spouse. Left to cherish her memory are her two children, daughter Carolyn Hovanec Lalos and husband, Dr. Alexander Lalos, of Clarks Summit; and son Stephen Hovanec and wife, Lorianne Allen Hovanec, of Swoyersville. She is survived by her granddaughters, Alexandra Lalos Church and husband, Kyle, of Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Stephanie Lalos Gray, husband, Chris, and great-grandson, Riley Gray, of Raleigh, North Carolina; along with many nieces and nephews in the U.S. and England. The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the caring staff at Second Family Memory Care Center, Wilkes-Barre; Tiffany Court at Kingston; and Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore, for their compassionate support.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a memorial visitation on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Wroblewski Funeral Home, Inc., 1442 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort. A private memorial service will follow on Friday at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Janet’s memory to Wreaths Across America."

Thank you so much for supporting the Janet Govier Hovanec and Wreaths Across America!