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Obituary: Jane A. Liscum, 84, Lowville/Altmar
Published: December 20, 2025
By: Provided by
Sundquist Funeral Home
Jane Agnes
Western Liscum
 LOWVILLE/ALTMAR- Jane Agnes
Western Liscum, 84, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning,
December 14, 2025. She was born
on July 18, 1941 in Lowville, to the late R.
"Grant" and Elizabeth (Bobak) Western.
Jane attended a
one room school house in Pine Grove and
graduated from Lowville
Academy and Central School in 1958. She then went
on to graduate from Utica School of Commerce. Upon completion, she
worked in the business office at NY Telephone Company in Utica.
On October 7, 1961,
she married Lloyd A Liscum at Trinity Episcopal Church, Lowville. They
made their home in the Altmar area for 40+ years.
Jane worked for the APW school
district in the Altmar Elementary Library and the
middle/high school Guidance offices for 30 years before retiring in
2000. After retirement, the couple moved back to Lowville to be closer to
family and renew friendships.
Jane was the
recipient of a double cornea transplant known as Keratoplasty. This
plays a large role in the eye's ability to see clearly. She was often
asked to speak at conferences from the transplant recipient’s point of
view.
Jane is survived
by her two sons: Grant (Beverly) Liscum-Moore of Mexico, NY; Matthew (fiancé
Janet Bannister) Liscum of Mansfield Center, CT; three grandsons, William
Liscum, Nicholas Liscum, and Collin Liscum all of Lebanon, CT; her sister-cuz Patricia Martin of New Hartford, NY and many
in-laws, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
In addition to
her parents, Jane was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years,
Lloyd; an infant sister Lillian Pearl; sister-cuz
Carole and Kent Patterson; sister-in-law Maureen Moore Downing; brother-in-laws Stephen Martin, Robert Shockley, and
James Moore; in-laws Arthur "Clair" (Jeanne) Moore, Leslie
Liscum, Ardanell (John) Ostrowski; nephews
Douglas Shambo, Daniel Shambo, and Wade Patterson.
Jane was a member
of Trinity Episcopal Church; VFW Lewis County Memorial Post #6912; B.P.O.E
Lodge #1605; Lowville American Legion Post #162; the Class of ‘58 Girls;
Red Hats; Lewis County Board of Elections, and the Lewis County Historical
Society. For many years, she decorated a Red Hat Tree for the annual
Lewis County Christmas Tree Auction. Jane loved spending time with her family which was important to her. Jane and Lloyd
traveled throughout the US
& Canada. Her
favorite saying was "Life is not a dress rehearsal. Make it count." The
couple also played in weekly Euchre tournaments. She also had a love
for all things cats and Elvis. On Sunday morning for over 10 years, Jane
and Lloyd met with longtime friends Harley and Pat
for breakfast.
The family would
like to extend its greatest appreciation to the staff on the Rainbow Floor
for their loving care and patience during Jane's stay;
to the staff at the Office for the Aging for their support and knowledge. Also,
to LouAnn, for her helping hand.
A graveside
service will be held in the spring at Beaches Bridge
Cemetery followed by
a celebration of life. You may leave words of condolence at www.sundquistfh.com
In lieu of
flowers, donations can be made to the Cornea Research Foundation of
America, 9002 N. Meridian St.
Suite 212, Indianapolis, IN 46260
or you may call the office at 317-814-2993 to donate
over the phone. www.cornea.org
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