Jane E. Goldner

July 28, 1954 - May 12, 2013

Jane E. Goldner, 58, of Homer, N.Y. passed away on Sunday morning, May 12, 2013, at the age of 58. She was a Cortland area resident for most of her life. Goldner was born on July 27, 1954, in Herkimer, N.Y., as the daughter of Frederick and Gertrude Goldner. She was one of six siblings. She is survived by Alan Butler, her husband of 35 years, sons Rory (Amy) and Evan Butler; and siblings Susan Goldner of Cary, N.C., James (Jean) Goldner of Charlotte, N.C.; Mary (Phil) Tryon of Groton, Barbara (Kevin) Waters of Ann Arbor, Mich.; and Ann (Harry) Wank of Deposit, N.Y. Goldner attended St. Mary's School in Cortland, and then graduated from Homer High School in 1972. She then attended Siena College, where she graduated in 1976. A Communicant of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Goldner also served as a Eucharistic Minister and was a former member of St. Mary's Parents Guild, St. Mary's School Advisory Board and St. Mary's Parish Council. She worked locally at the Cortland County Probation Department, retiring as the director in 2009. Prior to that, she was employed by Cayuga County where she worked with the Office for the Aging and Foster Care. Ever cheerful and helpful and freckle-faced, one of Goldner's favorite phrases was "If you are lucky enough to be Irish, you are lucky enough." A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church with Jane's Uncle, Rev. John Waldron serving as celebrant. Prayers of committal will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. The family will be present to receive friends on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. in the Chapel of Riccardi Funeral Home 69 N. Main St., Cortland, N.Y. Contributions in Jane's memory may be made to St. Mary's Church 59 N. Main St., Cortland, N.Y. 13045 or St. Mary's Parochial School 61 N. Main St., Cortland, N.Y. 13045. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting us at www.riccardifuneralhome.com