 In 1988, Janis authored "The Joys of Aging", an instructive guide to growing old gracefully.Janis died on June 23, 2005, in Sandusky, Ohio, where he was living with his wife, Anne M. Janis, and daughter, Marlana A. Janis.Martin had a grandson Martin A. Janis and two great-granddaughters Naya Janis and Montana Janis.