Obituaries

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April 23, 2024

Co-founder of Top 100 Johnny Janosik, Mary Louise Janosik, dies at 92

Co-founder of Johnny Janosik World of Furniture and matriarch of the Janosik family, Mary Louise Janosik passed away on April 21.

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April 12, 2024

Lifelong furniture sales rep, Cliff Bruber, passes away at 92

Furniture sales representative Clifford W. “Cliff” Bruber passed away March 24 from complications of pneumonia. He was 92.

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April 8, 2024

Bedding industry executive Eric Jent, 58, dies

Bedding industry executive Eric Jent died late last week at home. He was 58.

March 26, 2024

Steinhoff CEO who led Mattress Firm acquisition has died

The executive, Markus Jooste, who was at the helm of Steinhoff International when it acquired Mattress Firm in 2016 has died.

Mark Levy
March 18, 2024

Mark Levy, veteran sales rep and founder of Pinehurst Furniture, dies

A 70-year veteran manufacturers’ sales representative, Mark Levy passed away at his home on March 12 at the age of 92.

Hans Klaussner, former owner of Klaussner Furniture, has died.
March 5, 2024

Former Klaussner Furniture owner Hans Klaussner, 81, dies

Hans J. Klaussner, the German furniture magnate who acquired Stuart Inds. in 1979 and changed the company’s name to Klaussner Furniture, has died. He was 81.

February 5, 2024

Veteran AICO sales rep, Keith Linsley, dies after brief battle with cancer

Keith Linsley passed away on Jan. 27 after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. He was 59.

January 30, 2024

Kentucky furniture retailer, David Mudd, dies at 63

The owner of Mudd's Furniture in Owensboro, Ky., died Jan. 27.