September 4 1931 July 26 2019
Jane’s Obituary NEWPORT – Jane K. McEvoy, 87, formerly of Newport, died on July 26, 2019 at Valley Health Services, Herkimer, where she had resided for the past year. Jane was born on September 4, 1931 in Herkimer, a son of the late George and Marguerite (Mulligan) Kennedy. She graduated from West Canada Valley Central School, and was once married to James P. McEvoy. She was a lifelong homemaker and last worked for General Electric, Utica, where she repaired circuit boards. Jane enjoyed cooking, flowers and trips to Turning Stone Casino. Mrs. McEvoy was a member of St. John’s Church. Survivors include her six children, Rose McEvoy of Little Falls, Jean (Gary) Grower of Cold Brook, Denise McEvoy of Herkimer, James (Lorraine) McEvoy of Rochester, Charlene (Richard) Moody of Newport, and Christine (Mark) Dillenbeck of Little Falls; a brother, Richard (Jane) Kennedy of Holland Patent; a sister, Margaret Pickard of TN; a sister-in-law, Carlynn Kennedy of FL, 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, George Kennedy; a sister, Martha Whitford; a grandson, Adam Crossett; and her long time companion, Russell Brewer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John’s Church, Newport on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Quy N. Vo, Pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in St. John’s Cemetery. Calling hours at the Autenrith Funeral Home, 7479 Main Street, Newport, are Monday from 4 – 7 p.m. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Valley Health Services. In lieu of flowers please consider memorial contributions to the Newport Volunteer Fire Co. #4, P.O. Box 389, Newport, NY 13416 and Valley Health Services, 690 W. German Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jane K McEvoy September 4 1931 July 26 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Newport, state: New York