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Visiting Hours:
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Baker-Swan Funeral Home, Andover Funeral Service: Thursday, February 20 11:00 a.m. First Presbyterian Church, Andover |
Jeanette Phyllis Horan, 86, passed away peacefully Monday (Feb. 17, 2020) at Wellsville Manor Care Center surrounded by family.
Mrs. Horan was born on June 8, 1933 in Schenectady to Charles Francis and Ora Belle (Wood) Ball. She was a 1951 graduate of Lockport High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree from SUNY Buffalo State College. She earned her Elementary Education Certification from SUNY Geneseo and St. Bonaventure University. On Oct. 29, 1960, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, she married Francis Henry Horan, who predeceased her on Feb. 27, 2007. Jeanette taught Home Economics and Second Grade at Andover Central School for many years with a 10 year interval in the middle to raise her growing family. Jeanette is survived by five children, Sandra Marie (James) Sparatta of Flemington, N.J., Timothy Paul (Erin) Horan of Fairport, Douglas Francis (Gina) Horan of Hemlock, Donald Joseph (Sherry) Horan of Wellsville and Linda Jeanette (Tony) Hilliard of Andover; 15 grandchildren, Candace Sparatta, Chad Sparatta, Alyssa (Ian) Stone, Shannon Horan, Braden Horan, Andrew Horan, Haley Horan, Zachary (Brook) Horan, Devin Horan, Trevor (Teagan) Horan, Brittney Horan, Brianna Horan, Katlyn Adams, Dale “Buddy” Adams and Nathan Adams; one great granddaughter, Lassyn Stone; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband, Frannie Horan, of 47 years, she was predeceased by five siblings, Charles Ball, Grace Seeloff, Mildred Stroyan, Dorothy Wall and William Ball; and one son-in-law, Dale Adams. Jeanette relished her role as wife, mother and grandmother. With a swing, swimming pool and sandbox, she had all the attractions any grandparent needed to entertain her grandchildren. Her kids and grandkids were her hobby and there wasn’t anything she wasn’t willing to do for them. For years she was a Girl Scout Leader and helped rebuild Zoar Valley Girl’s Scout Camp. Jeanette loved sewing, gardening and cooking. She enjoyed hosting the big family get togethers, especially around the holidays. She was famous for her Christmas sugar cookies and she passed on her love of sewing to her family. For her daughter Linda’s wedding, she sewed the entire wedding party dresses and custom made the wedding dress as a composite from several designs. Jeanette was very civic minded where she served as Andover Golden Agers President for many years and served as secretary of the NYS Teacher’s Association. She was active in the Andover Fourth of July Parade and assembled many floats from inside her garage. She and Franny were huge Buffalo Bills fans and loved their many travel vacations they took together. She was a long time member of the Andover United Methodist Church before it closed. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 at Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Andover. The funeral serviced will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the Andover Presbyterian Church with Rev. Christian Mattison officiating. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.baker-swan.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jeanette’s name may be made to Andover Free Library, PO Box 745, Andover, NY 14806. |
Francis H. "Frannie" Horan
December 5, 1926 - February 27, 2007
He cherished greatly the time spent with family and friends.
December 5, 1926 - February 27, 2007
He cherished greatly the time spent with family and friends.
Francis H. “Frannie” Horan, 80, passed away Tuesday (Feb. 27, 2007) at Jones Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Horan was born on Dec. 5, 1926 in Hornell to William Leo and Alice (Smith) Horan. He was a 1944 graduate of Andover Central School. He served in the United States Army 88th Division Blue Devils from 1946-1947. On Oct. 29, 1960 in Hornell, he married Jeanette P. Ball, who survives.
Frannie was a cement mason for the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers for 31 years until his retirement in 1992.
In addition to his wife, Frannie is survived by two daughters, Sandra (Jim) Sparatta of Flemington, NJ and Linda (Dale) Adams of Andover; three sons, Timothy (Erin) Horan of Fairport, Douglas (Gina) Horan of Hemlock and Donald (Sherry) Horan of Wellsville; one brother, John E. Horan of Syracuse; 15 grandchildren, Candace Sparatta, Chad Sparatta, Alyssa Sparatta, Shannon Horan, Braden Horan, Andrew Horan, Haley Horan, Zachary Horan, Devin Horan, Trevor Horan, Brittney Horan, Brianna Horan, Katlyn Adams, Buddy Adams and Nathan Adams; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by a sister, Mary Alice Murray.
Frannie was an avid hunter. He was a hunter safety instructor for 30 years, a life member of the National Rifle Association and a member of the Cardinal Pistol Club. He was a life member of the American Legion, served as president of the Andover Central School Board, was a 35 year member of the Andover Lions Club and an Andover Golden Ager. He was a committed and long time member of Blessed Sacrament Church. Additionally, he was a little league coach, Boy’s Scout leader and a New York Mets fan. But more than this, he will always be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father and grandather. He cherished greatly the time spent with family and friends.
Friends may call on Friday from 2 - 4 p.m. and from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Baker-Swan Funeral Home, Andover. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Blessed Sacrament Church, Andover with the Rev. Vincent Becker as celebrant. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Memorials in Frannie’s name may be made to the Andover Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 726, Andover, NY 14806 or to American Heart Association, 25 Hazelwood Dr., Suite 116, Amherst, NY 14228.
Mr. Horan was born on Dec. 5, 1926 in Hornell to William Leo and Alice (Smith) Horan. He was a 1944 graduate of Andover Central School. He served in the United States Army 88th Division Blue Devils from 1946-1947. On Oct. 29, 1960 in Hornell, he married Jeanette P. Ball, who survives.
Frannie was a cement mason for the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers for 31 years until his retirement in 1992.
In addition to his wife, Frannie is survived by two daughters, Sandra (Jim) Sparatta of Flemington, NJ and Linda (Dale) Adams of Andover; three sons, Timothy (Erin) Horan of Fairport, Douglas (Gina) Horan of Hemlock and Donald (Sherry) Horan of Wellsville; one brother, John E. Horan of Syracuse; 15 grandchildren, Candace Sparatta, Chad Sparatta, Alyssa Sparatta, Shannon Horan, Braden Horan, Andrew Horan, Haley Horan, Zachary Horan, Devin Horan, Trevor Horan, Brittney Horan, Brianna Horan, Katlyn Adams, Buddy Adams and Nathan Adams; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by a sister, Mary Alice Murray.
Frannie was an avid hunter. He was a hunter safety instructor for 30 years, a life member of the National Rifle Association and a member of the Cardinal Pistol Club. He was a life member of the American Legion, served as president of the Andover Central School Board, was a 35 year member of the Andover Lions Club and an Andover Golden Ager. He was a committed and long time member of Blessed Sacrament Church. Additionally, he was a little league coach, Boy’s Scout leader and a New York Mets fan. But more than this, he will always be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father and grandather. He cherished greatly the time spent with family and friends.
Friends may call on Friday from 2 - 4 p.m. and from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Baker-Swan Funeral Home, Andover. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Blessed Sacrament Church, Andover with the Rev. Vincent Becker as celebrant. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Memorials in Frannie’s name may be made to the Andover Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 726, Andover, NY 14806 or to American Heart Association, 25 Hazelwood Dr., Suite 116, Amherst, NY 14228.