Shirley Crast

Shirley R. Crast, 89, of North Syracuse, NY, and formerly of Corinth, NY, went peacefully to be with her Lord on October 19, 2026, at Elderwood Long-Term Care Center in Liverpool, NY, surrounded by her loving family. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband Leonard B. Crast Jr., and her youngest son Leonard B. Crast III.

Shirley was born on January 5, 1937, in Watertown, NY, to the late F. Irving Ryor and Vaenetta (Cooper) Ryor. She was a 1954 graduate of Adams Center Central School. She became engaged to Leonard (Bruce) Crast of Adams. They were married in September 1955. She was married to her best friend and love for 44 years.

After marrying, Mrs. Crast worked for the NY Bell Company. She later went on to work for several real estate firms, first as an agent, and then as a full-time broker until retiring with her husband in Corinth, NY. Faith and family were extremely important in her life, including her church family and friends. She was the Corinth Methodist Church’s youth choir leader for many years and was very active in caregiving to many members of the Corinth Methodist Church.

Shirley is survived by her loving children, Steven C. Crast of Charlotte, NC, Lawrence W. Crast and his wife, Patty, of North Syracuse, NY, and James E. Crast and his wife, Cheryl, of Lyndonville, NY; her brother Frederick Ryor and wife Lorraine, of Tustin, CA; six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Many nieces, nephews, and cousins survive her.

Visitation will take place beginning 10am on October 24, 2026, at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 705 N Main St, N. Syracuse, NY 13212. A memorial service will follow at 11AM followed by a graveside service at the family memorial at Pine Plains Cemetery in Clay, NY.

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