Janice M. Squire

December 14, 2012

BLACK RIVER, N.Y.  —  Janice M. Squire, 78, of LeRay Street, died Dec. 12, 2012.

Born April 10, 1934, in Watertown, the daughter of Elson and Geneva Ray Helmer, she attended Watertown High School.

She was married to Allyn Baker and Richard Squire. Both marriages ended in divorce.

Mrs. Squire was employed with Auto Lite in East Syracuse for five years and General Electric in Liverpool for twenty years.

She enjoyed attending craft fairs and making jewelry and other crafts.

As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mrs. Squire attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Black River, N.Y.

Survivors include a son and his wife, Allyn Jr. and Bethany Baker, Winston Salem, NC; a daughter and her husband, Tina and Douglas Ostrom, Kernersville, NC; two brothers and their wives, Richard and Wava Helmer, Fulton and Robert and Sheila Helmer, Fla.

A brother, Elson Helmer Jr., died before her.

A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Black River.

Arrangements are with Frederick Bros. Funeral Home, Theresa.

Donations may be made to Caregivers of Jefferson County, 210 Court St., Watertown, NY 13601.

Condolences may be made online at www.frederickbrosfuneralhome.com.

Information provided by Frederick Bros. Funeral Home, Inc. and Newzjunky, Watertown, N.Y.