8/16/24
Janet Priest, 91, of Homer, NY passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024 at Cortland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born to Charles and Thelma Ryder on October 25, 1932 in Syracuse, NY. Janet is survived by her son, Walter Priest (Linda) of Johnstown, Colorado and her daughter, Elizabeth Mortas (Michael) of Cortland, New York. She is also survived by her grandchildren Matthew Priest, Sarah Edwards and Jeremy O’Brien as well as seven great-grandchildren.
She was pre-deceased by her husband, Walter F. Priest, her parents, her sisters, Margie, Norma, and Beverly and her brother Charles Jr.
Janet was a longtime member of the Homer/Cortland area moving there in 1960 with her family. She was a volunteer at the Cortland Memorial Hospital and a member of Sweet Adelines for many years. Janet loved all things music, whether it be singing, playing her keyboard or yodeling. She enjoyed and took great pride in her painting. Janet especially loved to travel and camp.
Services will be held on August 29 at the Robert D. Gray Funeral Home in Skaneateles with a public calling hour at 10:00 AM with funeral service immediately following. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Skaneateles.
Memorial donations in Janet’s name may be made to the Activities Department at Cortland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 193 Clinton Ave, Cortland, NY 13045.
Janet’s family would like to especially thank the nurses and staff at Cortland Park for their years of compassionate care.
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