Mary Waverchak McGraw

Mary Waverchak McGraw, 89, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2011 at The Centers at Camillus. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was born on Sunday, October 29, 1922 and was the daughter of Paul Waverchak and Mary Zory Waverchak. She was a graduate of Vocational High School. Mary retired in 1982 from AT&T after more than 30 years. She was a former communicant of St. Stephen's Church and Most Holy Rosary Church and was a member of the Altar & Rosary Society. She was a member of the AT&T Pioneers of America and also enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. Mary was predeceased by her brother, Bernard Waverchak. Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and James Mack of Syracuse and Cynthia and Stanley Harwzinske of Cortland; son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Charlene McGraw of Skaneateles; sister, Margaret Antos of Syracuse; grandchildren, David Mack, Maureen Catone, Tracey Hall, Christine Dilley, Katherine McCook, Elizabeth Perry and Emily McGraw; great-grandchildren, Connor and Colin Catone, Carolina McGraw, Monica and Margaret Dilley, Cyrus Hall and Zoe LeFever; and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Sunday, December 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, December 5 at 10 a.m. in Most Holy Rosary Church with Rev. Frederick Mannara officiating. Mary will be laid to rest in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, CNY Chapter., 100 Metropolitan Park Dr., Liverpool, NY 13088.