Johanna “Joan” McNamara, 94, of Syracuse, passed away on July 23, 2026. She was born in County Kerry, Ireland and came to Syracuse in 1954.

She was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church and a Past Vice President and member of its Altar & Rosary Society. She was a volunteer at the church. She worked on bingo for over 25 years, made sandwiches for the homeless, worked on funeral luncheons, did altar cleaning and was also a greeter at the 5 o’clock mass.

She retired after 40 plus years of dedicated service at Mutual Library Bindry.

She was predeceased by her parents, Ellen and Michael McNamara and five brothers: Patrick, John, Michael, Thomas, Christopher; and a sister, Margaret Rogers.

She is survived by a sister, Mary Griffin; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

Funeral mass will be held at Blessed Sacrament on Thursday, July 30th at 10:30am with burial to follow in Saint Mary’s Cemetery in Dewitt.

Contributions can be made to Blessed Sacrament Outreach Program. Condolences shepardsonfh.com.