Marcia Ann Spiker, 68, of Onondaga Hill, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2010 at Francis House. Born in Syracuse on Tuesday, October 6, 1942, she was the daughter of Wasyl Michaels and Anna Krasyla Michaels. She lived in Cato before moving back to Syracuse in 1958.

A graduate of Vocational High School, Marcia earned a B.S. in Education from SUNY Oswego. She retired from teaching at the Onondaga Nation School and also from the LaFayette Central School District. She was a communicant of The Church of St. Michael & St. Peter. She was a member of the NYS Teachers' and the LaFayette Teachers' Associations.

An avid educator and reader, Marcia also enjoyed traveling, crafting and playing piano.

Marcia was predeceased by her brothers, Peter and William "Billy" Michaels; and sister, Theresa Howe.

Surviving are her husband of 44 years, Grant; son and daughter-in-law, Grant “Ted” and Beatrice; and daughter, Juliann Sawdey, all of Liverpool; grandchildren, Jessica, Ryan, Clayton and Madison; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Relatives and friends may gather Monday, November 8 from 10 to 11 a.m. at The Church of St. Michael & St. Peter, 4782 W. Seneca Turnpike. A funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be private for immediate family only in Meridian Cemetery, Cato.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Marcia’s name to Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208.