DEVANNA, Janet Ruth (nee Dean) 82 of Teaneck NJ passed peacefully at home in her sleep, Monday 5/12/2008 after spending a lovely Mother’s day with her sons, Frederick (of Teaneck NJ ) and Gary (of Manahawkin NJ ). Janet was born and raised in the Lake Champlain area of VT, where much of the extended family still resides. She attended Becker College. Her newspaper career started in 1962 with The Record, and worked for the Herald News as well. Her home was filled with awards and plaques for her journalism excellence. She was “Speak up” Editor, Travel Editor, “Home/Lifestyle” Editor, “Weekender” Editor, a staff writer, member of PICA, and the North Jersey Art Association, and gardener, and lifetime member of the VFW Ladies auxiliary. A feisty pioneer in many aspects of her life, a lady with style and pizzaz, she will be missed greatly. Predeceased by brother Calvin “Sonny” Dean and survived by brother Robert Dean Sr. and wife Margie. Grandchildren David & Laura Devanna of Teaneck, and Robert Devanna of Manahawkin. Her spiritual wishes are being carried out privately, and her final resting place will be home in Vermont. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Volk-Leber Funeral Home.