Obituary of Diane J. Epps

Diane J. Epps, age 61, of The Valley, Syracuse, New York died Saturday, December 6, 2003 at University Hospital, Syracuse. Diane was was born September 6, 1942 in Syracuse, New York and was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a communicant of St. James Church. Diane was preceded in death by her beloved grandmother in 1992. Mrs. Epps is survived by her husband of 40 years, Billy D. Epps; two daughters and their husbands, Cheryl and James Lynch of Penneville, New York, Renee and Charlie Epps of Cicero, New York; one son and his wife, Steven W. and Linda Epps of Syracuse, New York; three sisters, Linda (Tony) Simiele of Solvay, New York, Jeanine Cilani of Solvay, New York, Michelle LaMontagne of Syracuse, New York; five grandchildren, Steven W. Epps Jr., Johnathon Epps, Nicole Epps, Jamie Lynch and Brian Lynch. Services: Wednesday, December 10, 2003, 10:30 a.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Inc., and 11:00 a.m. in St. James Church, 4845 S. Salina St., Syracuse where a Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated by Father Daniel J. O'Hara. Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, 4100 E. Genesee Street, Dewitt, New York. Calling Hours: Tuesday, December 9, 2003, 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral Home, 4612 S. Salina Street, Syracuse. Contributions: American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons Street, PO Box 7, East Syracuse, New York, 13057-0007.