Jeanne A. Evans, 92, of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, at home with her husband and son by her side. She was born Dec. 23, 1930, in Syracuse to Charles and Cecelia Baniewicz. Jeanne was a graduate of North Syracuse High School in 1949 and earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Syracuse University in 1952. She was employed as an office manager with King & King Architects and retired as the vice president of Cazenovia College in 1981. Jeanne was a member of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville, the Order of the Eastern Star and was a former member of the Cazenovia Ski Club. Jeanne enjoyed winters in Florida with her husband, going on cruises and cross-stitching.
Jeanne is survived by her husband, William O. Evans of Fayetteville; her son William O. Evans II of Fayetteville as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Charlotte Hoover and her brothers, Charles and Frank Baniewicz.
Calling hours will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at Michael E. Brown Funeral Services, 2333 Fenner Road in Cazenovia. Private graveside services will be held at the Welsh Union Cemetery, Nelson. Contributions in Jeanne’s memory may be made to the Welsh Church. 3720 Welsh Church Road, Erieville, NY 13061. Condolences for the Evans family may be left at michaelebrownfuneralservices.com.
