08/31/2026
Frances Alice (Chairney) DeMarchi, 82, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, August 24, 2026.
Fran was born in Riverside, California on August 10th, 1944, to the late Louis H. and Alice Ruth (Graham) Chairney. She later moved to Wood River, Illinois and graduated from Roxanna High School.
At age 16, Fran met the love of her life, Carl DeMarchi. Shortly after, they moved to Solvay, NY. On March 6, 1964, their love story was blessed at St. Cecilia Church. Fran started their business, Best Way Beauty Supply, while Carl was working at his beauty salon “Casa DeMarchi”. They eventually made Cortland, NY their home on November 2, 1973. Fran enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and cherished her time in Ocean City, NJ.
Fran possessed a profound wisdom of life. Her greatest joy was found in her eleven grandchildren and great-grandson of whom she so deeply treasured.
Fran was a former president of Piercefield Women's Club, and was a true sports fan, especially of SU basketball.
Fran was predeceased by her parents and brother, Leonard Chairney.
Fran is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Carl L. DeMarchi. Her five children; Mishel (Joseph) Domiter, Lisa (Rod) Masella, Reneé (Christian) Michalkow, Derek (Kelley Wilcox) DeMarchi and Erika DeMarchi, grandchildren; Joseph, Lawrence (Elizabeth), Mason (Alyssa), Anthony, Nathaniel, Doulton, Anastasia, Austin, Adrianna, Leila, Elyse, and great-grandson,...
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