Janice (Pecko) Berry, 65, of Southborough, MA passed away Sun. Sept. 7th at her home with her family by her side.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Josephine (Petko) Pecko and beloved wife of Stephen Berry.  A resident of Southborough for 26 years, Janice was a devoted mother, homemaker, and lover of animals.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two children, Matthew and Kim Berry, both of Southborough, and one sister, Dianna Trainor and her husband Jim of Coatesville, PA. Her mother-in-law, Marianna Berry, of San Antonio, FL, Michael and Debbie Berry of PA, Susan Berry of FL, Maureen Berry of FL, Tim and Katie Berry of CO, and Patti and John Christensen of SC, and 13 nieces and nephews and 13 grand nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday Sept. 12th at 11:00 am in St. Matthew Parish, 26 Highland St. Southborough, MA with burial to follow in Rural Cemetery of Southborough.  Visiting hours will be held on Friday from 9:00 to 10:30 am at the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St., Ashland, MA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Beth Israel Deaconess Cancer Research , Office of Philanthropy, 529 Main Street, 4th Floor, Charlestown, MA 02129 or to an animal rescue of your choice.