How does one reconcile the immense joy of personal health with the devastating loss of a child? It's a cruel twist of fate that highlights the fragility of life, a sentiment currently echoing through the heart of former ABC7 Chicago traffic anchor, Roz Varon.
The veteran journalist, a familiar face to countless commuters navigating the bustling Chicago roadways, is grappling with the unimaginable grief of losing her daughter, Sara Beth Janz. The news arrived mere weeks after Varon shared a moment of profound relief with her followers, announcing that her biopsy results had come back normal, signaling she was cancer-free. The juxtaposition of these two events the elation of beating a serious health scare and the sudden, heartbreaking loss of a child underscores the unpredictable nature of life and the depth of sorrow that can unexpectedly engulf us.
| Roz Varon: Biographical and Professional Overview | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Roz Varon |
| Age | 67 years old (as of late 2024) |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Parents | Jack Varon (Father, retired Sergeant of the United States Air Force and the National Guard), Bea Varon (Mother) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Glen Janz |
| Date of Marriage | November 2005 |
| Children | Late Sara Beth Janz, Amy Janz (sister), Brian Janz (brother) |
| Education | Details currently under review |
| Career Information | |
| Occupation | Former Traffic Anchor and Journalist |
| Employer | ABC7 Chicago (former) |
| Notable Achievements | Established a scholarship fund in memory of her daughter, Sara Beth Janz. |
| Known For | Long-time traffic reporting on ABC7 Chicago, community involvement. |
| Personal Life Events | |
| Significant Events | Marriage to Glen Janz in November 2005, honeymoon in Hawaii. Recent passing of daughter, Sara Beth Janz, in late 2024. |
| Health Updates | Recently announced she is cancer-free after receiving normal biopsy results. |
| Community Involvement | Hosting fundraisers to benefit the scholarship in memory of her daughter. |
| Reference Link | ABC7 Chicago |
