Obituary of Jane Ann Burgess

Jane Klafehn Burgess
September 25, 1937 – May 27, 2025

Greece - Jane Ann Klafehn Burgess died May 27, 2025, after a lengthy illness in Garner, North Carolina.

Jane was predeceased by her husband, Richard (Dick); her parents, Leo and Ermie Klafehn; and her sister, Doris Cutter. She is survived by her children, Karen (Stephen) Pasquarella of Hilton, Kevin (Betty) Burgess of Holly Springs, North Carolina, and Kristine Tackitt of Penfield. Jane is also survived by her grandchildren, Katie (Matt) Sopko, Kristen (James) Hallahan, Kelly (Josh) Duewer, Michael (Francesca) Pasquarella, Joe (Jaci) Burgess, Stephanie (Eric) Schaffer, Alex (Katie) Pasquarella, Shelley Burgess-DeFrance, and Elizabeth Tackitt; her great-grandchildren, Hanna, Emma, David, Aaron, Nathan, Jason, Callie, Aubrey, Connor, Andrew, Riley, Theodore, and Rowan; her brother, Gerald Klafehn; her brother-in-law, David Burgess; her brother-in-law, John (Barb) Burgess, and many nieces and nephews.

Jane was born on September 25, 1937, in Lakeside Hospital in Brockport, NY. She graduated from Hilton High School in 1955. She married Dick Burgess of Hilton in 1956 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rochester. Dick and Jane raised their three children on Latta Road, in Greece. Jane worked as a lunchroom monitor for 15 years for the Hilton Central School District. Dick and Jane were very active in the North Greece Fire Department for many years. Jane was in the Ladies Auxiliary and co-founded thedepartment newsletter, "The Alarm". Dick and Jane were charter members of Messiah Lutheran Church.  After retiring, Dick and Jane settled in Sand Bay, NY, in their beloved 1,000 Islands, while spending their winters in Florida. Passionate about creating together, they launched See Dick and Jane Crafts, sharing their handmade treasures at craft shows across the region during the summer months. In 2012 they made their final move to Holly Springs, North Carolina.

Jane is now reunited with her beloved husband, Dick, the love of her life and partner in all things. Together again, may they rest in peace.

Calling hours will be held on June 20, 2025, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, 735 East Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468.  Jane's Funeral Service and Inurnment will be held Friday, June 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina.