Jean Ann Zaluski, 86

Jean Ann Zaluski, 86, formerly of Edwards, N.Y., passed away Oct. 6, 2016, at the Samaritan Keep Home where she has been a resident since March.
Jean was born Sept. 9, 1930, in Edwards, a daughter of the late Hazen and Mildred Archer Whitmarsh. She graduated from Edwards Central School in 1949. On Oct. 9, 1951, she married Louis Edgar Zaluski. Jean was a member of the Edwards Methodist church.
Jean was a caring mother and wife, a homemaker who took great pride in her home and flower gardens. She loved animals, especially her Dachshund and Yorkshire Terriers.
Surviving besides her husband, Louis, of Edwards, are a son, Steven L. (Kathy) Zaluski, of Adams Center, N.Y. and their children, Heather (Daniel) Tarzia, of Watertown, N.Y., Sarah (Ehimika) Ohiorhenuan, of Los Angeles, CA; a daughter, Chris A. (Ralph) Smith,  of Cazenovia, and their children, Christopher (Erin), of Randolph, NJ and Scott (Jennifer) Smith, of Huntersville, NC;  four great grandchildren; a brother, Richard Whitmarsh, of Edwards, a sister, Sally (Salvatore) Capone, of Star Lake, N.Y., and a sister-in-law Constance Zaluski Desmond, of Lawrenceville, NJ; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family would like to acknowledge the wonderful care and concern that their mother received from the dedicated staff of the eighth floor at the Samaritan Keep Home.
There will be no calling hours or funeral service. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 441 West Kirkpatrick Street, Syracuse, NY 13204. Arrangements are with D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc. Condolences may be made to dlcalarco.com.