Janice D. Emler, 79, of Fresno, Ohio passed away on October 9, 2019 at Walnut Hills Nursing Home in Walnut Creek, Ohio. Janice was born February 19th, 1940 to the late Oscar and Millie (Ames) Fender. She was a 1958 graduate of Fresno High School and earned a B.A. in Education from Muskingum College. Janice taught fourth grade for Coshocton City Schools and retired after 35 years of service. She is survived by her husband Rex Emler. Janice enjoyed collecting antiques, traveling, cooking and her Dachshund dogs.