Janina Damszenko

Janina Damszenko ( aka Johnnie ) , age 98 of Gallatin , peacefully departed on April 6, 2025 , in the comfort of her own home . She was born in Poland on April 15, 1926 , however her birth was not recorded until may 15, 1926 giving her two birthdays to celebrate which she was so very thrilled about celebrating every year . Janina was a holocaust survivor. At the age of 14, she was separated from her family and taken to Germany where she was forced to work at a labor camp . At the age of 20 she was married to her husband Michael Damszenko. Four years later they immigrated to America . They arrived to America with no money and could not speak or understand English . By the age of 30 she had self taught how to speak English and became a US citizen which she was very proud of . In 1957 the Damszenkos built their home and made a new and beautiful life in gallatin . She enjoyed being a homemaker , shopping at pawn shops and yard sales with her dear friends . She loved to sit with family/friends and tell stories about her life. One of her fondest memories was getting to travel to Israel twice to be with her family . Her neighbors became dear friends and her friends became family . Janina was a beautiful soul . Some would say an angel on earth . She was a joy to be around . She spent her time laughing with those around her . She was kind hearted and truly one of a kind . To know her was to love her and she will be dearly missed . Janina Damszenko is survived by a niece , nephews , great nieces and great nephews , lots of dear friends that have became her family . She is proceeded in death by her husband of many years Michael Damszenko, her parents, a brother and two sisters . Visitation will be at Alexander Funeral Home & Cremation Center Thursday April 10 from 10 am until time of service at 1pm. Interment will follow at Sumner Memorial Gardens in Gallatin.