Mary Louise Janosik, co-founder of Laurel-based furniture stores, dies at 92

Mary Louise Janosik, co-founder of Johnny Janosik World of Furniture, died on Sunday, according to her obituary. She was 92 years old.

Mary and her husband Johnny, who died in 2016, opened the first Johnny Janosik World of Furniture in Laurel over 70 years ago. Since then, the business has expanded across the state.

"Mary was a beacon of light in the lives of everyone she met, admired for her business sense (and) cherished for her boundless kindness and the warmth she brought into our lives," her son-in-law Barry Morrison wrote on Facebook.

The Janosiks were involved in philanthropy throughout the Laurel community, playing a "major role" in the Laurel Redevelopment Corp., the Boys and Girls Club, the Laurel Hope House and the Good Samaritan of Laurel, according to her obituary.

"Mary was not just a beloved family member, but also a friend to all, known for her love of her family and friends, her delightful sense of humor, and her incredible stories of days gone by," Morrison wrote. "Her life was a beautiful tapestry of dedication to her family, love for her community, and a legacy of cherished memories."

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