Janice J. Congdon, 85, of Port Byron, passed away Wednesday, September 04, 2024, at Auburn Community Hospital. She was born in Canastota, NY, daughter of the late Howard Edward Johnson and the late Laura B. Hollenbeck Johnson. She loved camping and hiking, was an avid reader, and enjoyed preparing meals for her friends and family. Prior to retirement, she worked at Plainville Turkey Farm for over 25 years.

She is predeceased by her siblings, Eddie Johnson and Mary Parsons, granddaughters, Laura Dowd and Mindy Colf.

Survived by her beloved husband of 66 years, Vernon Congdon; children, Lori Phillips, Valerie (Fran) Harnisch, Scott (Pauline) Congdon, Lisa (Brian) Genter, Brandon (Jamie) Congdon; sister, Esther Nodine; sister-in-law, Evie Johnson; grandchildren, Lenny (Corinne) Schmidt, Mark (Carrie) Schmidt, Jessica (Kevin) VanEpps, Jeff (Cheryl) Schmidt, Amber (Jordan Lever) Congdon, Lauren (Josh) Colf, Shara (Peter Davidson) Dowd, Zach (Courtney) Congdon, Zach (Ally Weaver) Garrigan, Abigail (Kyle McNabb) Congdon, and Nolen Congdon; 22 great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be Friday, September 20, 4:00-7:00 at the Keysor-Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home, 11362 South Street, Cato; a private graveside service will take place at Southside Cemetery, Red Creek. For those wishing to make contributions in Janice's name, in lieu of flowers, may do so to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes.org.