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Janice Roth: in fond remembrance

Dec 19, 2019

Sisters Joyce Shenk and Janice Roth stand with Shenk's husband Chuck in front of a mural by artist Zachary Armstrong for the spring 2018 exhibition Inherent Structure at the Wexner Center for the Arts at The Ohio State University. Photo by Katie Spengler Gentry

We’re taking a moment to share a few images of longtime Wex Donor Circles Council member, fierce Wex fan, and frequent patron Janice Roth, who passed away in October. Janice was on the ground, in the house, and on the dance floor, often with her wonderful family members in tow. She was part of the very DNA of the Wex for two decades; we will always remember her generosity of spirit and zest for life.

Image above: Janice stands between sister Joyce Shenk and Joyce's husband Chuck during the May 2018 exhibition preview of Inherent Structure. 

Wexner Center members Christina Ceresoli, Jessica Burton, Janice Roth and her sister, Joyce Shenk, huddle together for a picture in the lobby of Mershon Auditorium during the 2017 anniversary party for the Wexner Center for the Arts at The Ohio State University.

Janice stands at the center of this pic from our 2017 Anniversary Party. 
L to R: Christina Ceresoli, Jessica Burton, Janice Roth, and her sister, Joyce Shenk.

 

Wexner Center supporters and sisters Janice Roth and Joyce Shenk sit together against a light-flecked background during the 2018 Anniversary Party at the Wexner Center for the Arts

Another shot from the 2017 party with Janice and Joyce together.

 

Wexner Center supporter Janice Roth dances with other guests against a dark background during the 2018 Anniversary Party at the Wexner Center for the Arts

Janice takes to the dance floor during the Wex's 2018 Anniversary Party.

 

Wexner Center supporter Janice Roth speaks with two others with their backs to the camera in a tight shot of a gallery space at the Wexner Center for the Arts during the opening of the 2018 exhibition Mickalene Thomas: I Can't See You Without Me

And here's Janice captured in conversation during the opening of the fall 2018 exhibition Mickalene Thomas: I Can't See You Without Me.