Obituaries

Janet A. Upcraft, age 90, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026.

Born in Oswego on December 12, 1935; she resided in Scriba her whole life as the daughter of the late Edgar and Lucille (Robarge) DeGroff and was a graduate of the Oswego High School.

She was employed at the Oswego Sewing factory in her younger years and later worked for the Oswego City School District, at which she retired from after many years of service.

Janet was a member of the United Baptist Church as well as a member of T.O.P.S Club. She loved life and was known to enjoy knitting, sewing, gardening and anything in the kitchen as she could always make a great meal and her desserts were well loved throughout her family. In her retirement she found joy in her flower garden while keeping her lawn pristine. She will be remembered for her sense of humor, sass, and wit while having fun and joking with friends and family.

She is survived by her four children, son; Donald, and his wife Karen Upcraft of Hannibal, daughter; Deborah, and her husband Richard Allen of Webster, son; Daniel Upcraft, and his partner James of Oswego, daughter; Daneen, and her husband David Canale of Scriba, and her ex- husband; Dean Upcraft of Scriba. Altogether she is survived also by ten grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. 

She was predeceased by her brother, Howard DeGroff; who she enjoyed fishing with and her beloved dog, Baby.

The family would also like to thank her many caregivers; Dawn Marie, Christine, Elaine, and Cathy for the wonderful care they provided to Janet over the years. 

Funeral services are to be private at the convenience of the family and there will be no calling hours at this time. A celebration of life will be decided at a later date and time.

Arrangements are in the care of the Dowdle Funeral Home.