Ann S. "Nancy" Francher

Ann S. “Nancy” Francher, 79, of Camillus, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 20, 2011, at home with her family by her side. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was born on Monday, December 14, 1931 and was the daughter of Raymond Norcross and Florence McNamara Norcross. She was a graduate of St. Lucy's School. Nancy retired after more than 20 years with the West Genesee Central School District. She was a former communicant of St. Lucy's Church and Holy Family Church. Nancy was a caring, generous soul who contributed to many charities and community organizations. She was a great cook and enjoyed her many special summer vacations with her family at Sylvan Beach where, incidentally, she met her husband, John. Surviving are her beloved husband of 60 years, John; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda Cotroneo and JoAnn and Michael Rao, all of Camillus and Marian (Peter Rayo) Francher of Onondaga Hill; son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Peggy of Pulaski; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Edward Norcross of Camillus; and several nieces and nephews. Services and burial will be private. Ann will be laid to rest in Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are by Buranich Funeral Home, Camillus. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Ann’s memory to the St. Jude Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148 or Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088.