Janet Promnitz, 80, a lifelong area resident, died peacefully on June 26, 2022 at MidHudson Regional Hospital.

Born in Beacon on December 16, 1941, she was the daughter of John and Eloise (Gifford) Wisniewski. Janet had been employed as a microchip technician for IBM in both East Fishkill and Poughkeepsie.

Janet enjoyed lunch and yoga with friends, but more than anything she loved time with her family.

On June 9, 1972 in Fishkill, Janet married Detlef Karl Promnitz who predeceased her on March 28, 2011. Janet is survived by her children and their spouses, Wendy and Gary Biktjorn, Eric and Krista Promnitz, David and Meghan Promnitz; her grandchildren, Elizabeth Zurawik, Jamie Truncali, John David Promnitz, Sara Promnitz, Nina Promnitz, and Andrew Promnitz; her great-granchildren, Hayleigh Biktjorn, Bryelle Truncali and Katelyn Zurawik; and her sister, Joan Lyons. In addition to her husband and parents, she was also predeceased by sister, Joyce Robillard; and her great-grandson, Anthony Truncali.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday from 10am-12pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. There will be a funeral service at 12pm and interment will follow in the LaGrangeville Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.