Jane (DeFilipps) Buell

Sara Jane (DeFilipps) Buell

Williamson:  Age 75, died August 17, 2017.

Janie is survived by her husband Les, daughters Catherine Buell of Washington, D.C., Karen (Sean) MacWilliam of Old Orchard Beach, Maine and three loving grandsons, Ethan, Jackson and Jacob. Brothers Lewis (Marsha) DeFilipps of Holley, Jerry (bruce. d. mcclung) DeFilipps of Cincinnati, Ohio and sister-in-law Merry Alice (Buell) Patterson of South Dansville, N.Y. and many nieces and nephews.

Janie was a graduate of Holley Central School and SUNY Fredonia. She taught in Williamson Central School (1964 – 2000) which was a VERY special time in her life, with MANY happy memories! In addition to her teaching duties she was an active member of the Williamson Faculty Association, including several years as president. She also trained in Washington, D.C. with the National Geographic Society(NGS) and then went on to serve as a teacher trainer for NGS and for the New York State Geographic Alliance.  After retiring from teaching she became an active member of the New York State Retired Teachers and served on a number of committees with NYSRTA. She also offered workshops for adults to offer ideas on remaining active in their lives and communities.

The family will receive friends at the Young Funeral Home, 4025 Main Street Williamson on Sunday August 20 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 pm. A celebration of memories will be held at the Williamson Town Park on Tuesday, August 22 for all friends and family from 2 – 4 pm. 

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Jane Buell Memorial Scholarship Fund at Williamson Central School, PO Box 900, Williamson, NY 14589.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.youngfuneralhomeny.com

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