Obituary of Janis C. Becker

Janis C. Becker, 56 of East Main Street, Nelliston, New York passed away early Tuesday morning, January 1, 2008 at St. Peter's Hospice in Albany, New York with her family by her side. Jan was very courageous with her illness and fought a long difficult battle while maintaining a positive outlook and never giving up. She was born in Little Falls, New York April 22, 1951, the daughter of Walter and Jane Schiemer Wolinski. Ms. Becker was raised in Utica, resided for a time in Dolgeville and settled in this area over 30 years ago. She was of Lutheran faith. She was a homemaker and a devoted mother and grandmother, spending precious time with her family in Saratoga Springs. She has been a waitress at the 5S Diner in Fort Plain for many years. Ms. Becker is survived by her mother, Jane Wolinski of Utica, New York, her two sons, Matthew and his wife, Patricia Folts of Saratoga Springs, New York, and Richard Jr. and his wife, Sherry Becker of Palatine Bridge, New York. She is also survived by her two brothers, Eric and Mark Wolinski of Utica, New York and her two sisters, Shar Crouse of Utica, New York and Bonnie Hoffman of Canajoharie, New York, four grandchildren, Ryan, Marissa, Cameron and Kylie Folts of Saratoga Springs, New York. She is survived by her dear friend, James Mooney of Nelliston, New York as well as many other special and dear friends. She will be missed by her cat, Sammy. There will be a funeral for Ms. Becker at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at the Chapel of Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home in Canajoharie with Rev. Kenneth Dingman officiating.