Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | St. Lawrence County, NY
MASSENA/PORT ST. LUCIE – Jane VanCamp Ashley, 83, passed away Monday morning, November 9, 2026 at her home in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Jane was born December 10, 1942 in Hudson, New York, the daughter of the late Robert Paul and Jane VanCamp (Mesick) Strakos. She attended and graduated from Massena Central School. Jane continued her education at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn and graduated from SUNY Potsdam as an Arts Major. On September 7, 1963, she married Glen Francis Ashley at St. Raymond’s Catholic Church with Msgr. John Waterhouse, officiating. Glen predeceased her on August 26, 2025.
Jane worked for Massena Central School District, Warren Memorial Library, Kriff Furniture in Plattsburgh, and retired from Mountain Lake PBS in Plattsburgh. Always active within her community, she was a member of the Plattsburgh Rotary Club, Plattsburgh Business and Professional Women where she served as President, Clinton County Arts Council, The Montreal Arts Club, Savannah Club Fine Arts League, and was a communicant of St. Lucie Catholic Church. Jane cherished her family and friends, her German Shepherds, reading, walking, gardening, and her artistic pursuits.
Jane is survived by her daughters, Jane Elizabeth, Susan Marie (Drown), and Karen Elaine (Lawliss); three granddaughters, three grandsons, and four great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was predeceased by her only son, Glen Robert Ashley on March 17, 2000; her brother, Robert; and her sisters, Margaret and Susan.
Arrangements are being held privately under the care and guidance of the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery Massena.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may consider memorial contributions to be made in her memory to American Heart Association, Sjogren’s Foundation, or St. Lucie’s Catholic Church.
Friends are encouraged to share memories and offer condolences to her family online at www.donaldsonfh.com.
