Betty June (Harrington) Blair

Betty June Blair, 92, of North Syracuse, formerly of Baldwinsville, passed away peacefully at home with her daughter Jill, and close friends Al Johnson and Ed Hancock, by her side on December 11, 2025.

Betty was born in Albion, NY and was a proud 1952 graduate of Warners High School. She spent her life working in the restaurant industry, including many years as a short order cook at the B'ville Diner and Lakeland Diner.

A devoted member of the community, Betty was a communicant of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Warners, NY and St. Rose of Lima in N. Syracuse. She also served as President of the Conifer Village Association in Baldwinsville for several years.

Known for her fun-loving and feisty personality, Betty was an avid bingo player and was affectionally nick named “Betty Boop” due to her love for Betty Boop memorabilia.

Betty was predeceased by her parents, Ira E. Harrington and Muriel I. "Thomas" Harrington;  former husbands, Howard J. Gravlin and Alton Blair; sons, Daniel J. Gravlin and Larry H. Gravlin. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Joseph Harrington of Henderson, NV,  Fred Harrington of Auburn, NY and Richard “Dick” Harrington of Syracuse.

She is survived by two daughters, Jill Blair of Cicero and Tammy Sandidge of North Carolina. Betty is also survived by her beloved grandchildren who she affectionally called “her kids”, Robert DeForge and Amy (DeForge) Bernier, and several other grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews who will dearly miss her. Betty is also survived by her dearest friend, Albert "Al" Johnson of North Syracuse. 

Her family and friends will remember Betty for her spirited nature, love for life and her lasting impact on the many people whose lives she touched.

There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held at Assumption Cemetery at a time to be announced.