Janet L. Koenig

Janet Louise (Biga) Koenig, 85, of Fairfax, VA, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026, at her home.

Born in Avoca on September 22, 1940, she was the daughter of the late John and Sophia (Piorkowski) Biga.

Janet was a member of the former SS. Peter & Paul’s Church, Avoca, PA and St. Mary of Sorrows, Fairfax, VA. She worked at several area restaurants including the Cardinal Inn, Springbrook; Mucciolo’s, Old Forge, and Terry’s Diner, Moosic, until retiring in 2006. Janet enjoyed watching her grandchildren grow and supporting their activities; was an avid card player, loved casinos, and was known for her crafting skills. She made costumes for her grandchildren; wreaths and decorations; as well as handmade blankets, hats and scarves-not just for family and friends, but she donated hundreds for the less fortunate in the Fairfax area.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony M. Koenig; twin brother, John Biga and brother, Joseph Biga.

Janet is survived by her daughter, Virginia Koenig Scattergood, and husband Jeff, Fairfax, VA; grandchildren, Steven, Adam and Amelia Scattergood; sisters, Mary Ann Jadus, Avoca, PA, Barbara Hannon and husband, Chuck, Mechanicsburg, PA and Christine Davis and husband Jim, Clarks Summit, PA along with numerous nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 28th at 9:30 AM at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 35 William St, Pittston, PA 18640. Interment will follow at SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Moosic. Family and friends may pay their respects from 8:30AM-9:30AM.

Words of comfort may be sent to kniffenfuneralhome.com