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In Memoriam

Jane E. Tisenchek

ONEONTA—Jane “Betty” E. Tisenchek, 91, of Oneonta, New York, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2023 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, New York.

She was born on July 4, 1932, in Stockton, New Jersey, the daughter of Harry B. and Jennie (Smith) Post. She married Louis G. Tisenchek on August 2, 1952 in Oneonta.

Prior to marriage, Betty worked at A.O. Fox Hospital. After marriage, she focused on maintaining her home and volunteering when she was able.

Betty is survived by her husband, Louis G. Tisenchek Sr., Oneonta, New York; two sons, Louis G. (Cathryn) Tisenchek Jr. of Latham, New York and Douglas Tisenchek of Oneonta; grandson Nicholas (Jessica) Tisenchek and their children, Isabella, Brigitte, and Luke, all of Clifton Park, New York; grandson Jeffrey (Katarzyna) Tisenchek and their daughter, Ellianna, of Slingerlands, New York; granddaughter Christine Adams of Ohio; and a sister, Mary (David) Dresser of Milford, New York.

Betty was predeceased by her two cherished grandsons, Michael and Shawn Tisenchek; her daughter, Catherine J. Tisenchek; and three brothers, Richard, Lee, and Harry Post.

Friends are invited to greet the family on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand Street, Oneonta, where a funeral service will take place at 1 p.m.

A private burial will take place immediately following the service in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Emmons.

In lieu of flowers, donations are asked to be made to Susquehanna SPCA (sqspca.org).

Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home of Oneonta.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grummonsfuneralhome.com for the Tisenchek family.

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