Williamsville / Hornell / Canisteo
Jane M. (Cropp) Jamison – 95 – of Williamsville, NY, formerly of Hornell & Canisteo, died early Sunday morning (March 1, 2026) at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Williamsville, following a brief illness.
Born in New York City on September 20, 1930, she was the daughter of Sidney & Gladys (Smith) Bette.
Jane grew up in New York City and was a graduate of Julia Richmond High School (class of 1946). She later received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Education from Alfred University.
While living in Alfred, Jane met her future husband, Irwin Cropp. They were married on June 16, 1951 and he died July 31, 1974. In April, 1975 Jane married Lloyd Jamison who died in 1998.
Jane was employed as a math teacher at the Hornell High School and later was instrumental in introducing computer technology into the Hornell High School curriculum, far ahead of the rest of New York State. She also founded the NYS Association of Computers & Teaching in Education. For a total of 31 years she taught math and computer courses at HHS, retiring in 1992.
A lifelong member of the Jewish Community, Jane was a member of Temple Beth-El in Hornell. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crafting such as needlework, sewing, “beading” and jewelry making. Jane loved to travel and was an avid New York Yankee fan (MLB) and Chicago Blackhawk fan (NHL). She especially loved spending time with her family — and had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Irwin Cropp and Lloyd Jamison.
Surviving are 2 sons, Harold (Adrienne) Cropp of Lanesboro, MN and Michael Cropp (Christine Bingham) of Williamsville; 1 daughter, Ellen (Yehuda) Cohen of Chicago; her step-children, Keith (Kathy) Jamison, Kay (Robert) Peters and Alan Jamison; 5 grandsons, Simon Cropp, Ian (Alana) Cropp, Joel Cropp, Brett (Erin McDonald) Cropp and Joe (Amy) Cohen; several step-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren.
In keeping with the Jewish faith and the Jewish tradition of burying their dead as soon as possible, the family of Jane M. (Cropp) Jamison will receive friends on Tuesday (March 3rd, 2026) from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with burial in Beth-El Cemetery, Hornell, NY.
Jane’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to the Jane (Cropp) Jamison Scholarship Fund, C/O the Hornell Alumni Association, PO Box 135, Hornell, NY 14843. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.
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