Obituaries - Janet M Starkweather

Janet M. Starkweather (Sperbeck/Slater), 73, of Stamford, NY, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

Born on October 15, 1951, in Middleburgh, NY. Janet was the daughter of the late Fredrick and Grace Slater.

She was a homemaker, restaurant assistant, and worked as a Certified Nurse Assistant for many years, before retiring.

Janet was married to James Starkweather for over 17 loving years.

She enjoyed crafting, baking, going for walks and helping people in need.

Besides her parents, Janet was predeceased by her 2 brothers and 4 sisters. She was the last surviving member of her siblings.

She is survived by her children: Lisa A. Richards (Whittaker/Sperbeck) Charlton, NY; Robert H Sperbeck Jr., Allenpark, MI and Tina M. VanDyke of Clarksville, TN, 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren

Janet requested no services to be held.

In lieu of flowers, Janet’s family request donations in her memory be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region, 139 S. Lake Ave, Albany, NY 12208

Please visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with Janet’s family.