Virginia M. Andrews

Virginia M. (Mace) Andrews, 90, of Geddes, died Monday afternoon, January 31, 2011 with her daughter and grandson at her side. A native of Penn Yan, she was born on Sunday, April 25, 1920 and was the daughter of Robert Mace and Katherine Ostrander Mace. The former Virginia Mace lived in Syracuse most of her life. Virginia was employed many years by Syracuse University, serving as secretary in the School of Special Education. She was a member of Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Church in Westvale, serving as a deacon. She was an avid golfer and skilled bridge player. Virginia was married to William P. Andrews, who died in 1990. Surviving are her brother and sister-in-law, Douglas and Jean Mace of Elmira; three children, Kathleen (Roger) Stockdale of Columbus, Ohio, Robert (Nadia) Andrews of Camillus and William Andrews of Syracuse; five grandchildren, Richard and Brett Deline, John and Philip Andrews and Katie Andrews; and great-grandchildren, Nicole, Liam and Lucas Deline and Darianne, Anthony and Johnathan Andrews. Private services will be at Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are by Buranich Funeral Home, Camillus. The family requests contributions be made in Virginia’s memory to Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Church, 126 S. Terry Rd., Syracuse, NY 13219 or to the SPCA of CNY, 5878 E. Molloy Rd., Mattydale, NY 13211.