Mrs. Sharon A. Jennings, 69, of Marcy, formerly of Utica, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare in New Hartford with her loving family by her side. Sharon was born in Utica on February 22, 1947 the daughter of John J. Sr., and Rhea (Gauthier) Buczek. She was raised and educated locally and was a graduate of Utica Free Academy. On June 22, 1968, Sharon married Wayne T. Jennings at Sacred Heart Church in Utica, a loving and devoted union of 40 years until Wayne's death in 2008. At one time Sharon was employed with Commercial Travelers Insurance Company and for over 20 years with Yorkville Battery. In her younger years, she was an avid bowler. Sharon enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, camping and was a member of the former Sacred Heart Church in Utica. Sharon's greatest joy came from spending time with her children and grandchildren who were the light of her life. Mrs. Jennings is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Tonya and Ken Williams of Vernon; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Chris and Kim Jennings of Whitesboro and Chad Jennings of Marcy and his girlfriend, Patty Foley; five cherished grandchildren, Jordan, Anthony, Delaney, Kerianna and Christopher; one brother, John "J" Buczek of Marcy; 4 special nieces, Donna DeHart, Melissa Vallejho, Morgan Buczek and Kalie Buczek; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Edward and Janice Jennings of Utica, William and Linda Jennings of Vernon, Bonnie and Joe Morehead of Rome and Grace Jennings of Utica as well as several additional nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Kenneth Hall and sister, Fay Ann Schreck. Mrs. Jennings' funeral will be held on Friday, May 13, 2016 at 9:15 a.m. at the Heintz Funeral Home, 1517 Whitesboro St., Utica and 10:00 at the Church of the Sacred Heart and St. Mary Our Lady of Czestochowa in NY Mills, where her Mass of Christian burial will celebrated. Her Rite of Committal and burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery in Yorkville. Calling hours for family and friends are Thursday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Please omit floral offering and consider making a donation in Sharon's name to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association. Mrs. Jennings' family extends their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Sultana Razia, Dr. Candice Correa, Dr. Gunner Anderson and the staff's at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, ICU and Mohawk Valley Health System acute rehab for the wonder care and compassion given to Sharon. Your kindness will not be forgotten.