Janet Elise Burke Berberian, formerly of Clarion, passed away on July 22, 2016 at Maplewood at Chardon, Geauga County, OH, where she had been residing. She was 76 years of age. Born on January 20, 1940 in Front Royal, VA, she was the daughter of the late Welton Edward and Laura Virginia Simpson Burke. In 1962, Janet graduated from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA, with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education. In 1965, she graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington with a Master of Music degree in Vocal Pedagogy. On June 17, 1967 Janet married her husband Vahe H. Berberian. He preceded her in death in 2013. Janet loved learning and perfecting her vocal talent. At various times, she participated in art song master classes at the Cleveland Institute of Music, the Eastman School of Music, the Westminster Choir College, the University of Hartford, the Oberlin College, and at other institutions. Many remember Janets rich mezzo-soprano voice. She pursued intensive vocal coaching with Helen Vanni, Marcia Baldwin, and Marlena Malas. She appeared as a performer in operas, oratorios, chamber ensembles, musical theatres, and solo recitals. Throughout the years, Janet taught at the Clarion University of Pennsylvania, The Pennsylvania State University, and the Wayne State College in Nebraska. Janet also taught private piano and voice lessons to many families in the Clarion area. She always enjoyed holding her piano student recitals and having a Southern-style tea in the lawn with her students afterward. Outside of music, Janet was an avid gardener and enjoyed bird watching. She loved all animals, particularly horses. Janet owned a pony growing up in Virginia and attended countless horse events and workshops throughout her lifetime. Janet was also a strong supporter of the Clarion Area Band Boosters and spent many years organizing fund raising opportunities. Janet was also a long-standing and active member of the First United Methodist Church in Clarion. She attended services, sang, and taught Sunday School. She also held a very active leadership role with The American Cancer Society. Janet loved her family and was adored in return. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. Janets kindness and generosity continues to be felt as a bond across the family. She enjoyed these past many years, spending time with her daughter, son-in-law, and two grandsons whom affectionately call her Bandy. Janet is survived by her daughter, Anahid Virginia Berberian Temesi and husband Michael Joseph Temesi and her two grandsons, Michael Avedis Temesi and Myles Dirahn Temesi. She is also survived by her siblings, William Welton Burke and wife Evelyn in Culpeper, VA, Fannie Lou Burke Sand in Fort Myers, FL, and Ronald Simpson Burke in Richmond, VA. She will be missed by them and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Janet was preceded in death by her sister Olga Virginia Burke DuBey and husband Bill DuBey, and a brother-in-law, George X. Sand. Arrangements are under the care of the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood Street, Clarion, where the family will receive visitors from 6-8 p.m. on Friday. An additional visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until 12 noon on Saturday at the First United Methodist Church, 600 Wood Street, Clarion, to be followed by funeral services at 12:00 noon with Rev. Kevin R. Haley, pastor, presiding. Interment will be in Knollwood Cemetery, Mayfield Heights, OH.