Maryann Ridgway

Maryann (Hart) Ridgway, 63, of Syracuse,passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Francis House.  Born in Brooklyn, she was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area and graduate of Bishop Ludden High School and Maria Regina College.   An Air Force veteran, Maryann served in the Vietnam Era.  She was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Ch. 30 and enjoyed bingo, gardening, music and crafts.   Maryann was predeceased by her parents, Monroe and Frances Hart; brothers, Monroe S. Hart Jr. and Peter J. Hart Sr.; and sister, Frances Hart.   Surviving are her daughters, Kelley (Christopher) Bigness and Krysten Ridgway, both of Syracuse; sister, Sister Noel Hart of Savannah, GA; brothers, Raymond Hart and William (Margaret) Hart, both of Syracuse; grandchildren, Kaylie and Christopher; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.   Relatives and friends may call Wednesday, January 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus.   Afuneral Masswill be celebrated Thursday, January 8 at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Church.  Maryann will be laid to rest at the Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Friday, January 9 at 1:30 p.m..   In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to L'Arche Syracuse, 1232 Teall Ave., Syracuse, NY 13206; Retired Sisters of the Third Franciscan Order, 6900 Buckley Rd., N. Syracuse, NY 13212; St. Jude Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148; or to the SPCA, 5878 E. Molloy Rd., Mattydale, NY 13211.   Share condolences at www.BuranichFH.com