Anne Kayarian

Anne "Nancy" Jenkins Gans Kayarian, 92, of Williamsport, Pa., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.

Born July 17, 1931, in Baltimore, Md., Nancy was a daughter of the late Hilary and Rosalie (O'Donovan) Gans, and she married Jacques Kayarian in April 1960. After 26 years of marriage, Nancy was predeceased by her husband.

An authentic free spirit, Nancy was a passionate friend, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished spending time with her family and saw beauty in everyone and everything. Highly social and adventurous, she was a natural artist and art historian who played competitive bridge and tennis and completed the most challenging New York Times crossword puzzles. Nancy also loved cats and was an active member of several groups including the A.A.U.W., Real Estate Commission, and Bald Eagle Art League.

Nancy is survived by her son, Hilary Kayarian of Williamsport, Pa.; her daughter and son-in-law, Eva and Vincent Siefert of Naugatuck, Conn.; four grandchildren, Alyssa Jarvi, Jacqueline Cushing, Angela Siefert, and Madeline Siefert; four great-grandchildren, Remington Cushing, Alexandru Mosteanu, Naomi Jarvi, and Arthur Jarvi; a brother, Edgar Gans of Baltimore, Md.; and a sister, Edith Salisbury of Baltimore, Md.

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Bridge to Cure, a nonprofit organization that supports people and families affected by epilepsy, at www.bridgetocure.com/donate.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, Montoursville, Pa.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.mccartythomas.com.