Mrs. Shelly Ann (Tebsherany) Andrews

Mrs. Shelly Ann (Tebsherany) Andrews, age 45, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 16, 2011 at the University Hospital in Syracuse with the love and support of her family by her side. Born in Utica on August 4, 1965, Shelly was the daughter of Joseph and Joanne (Yozzo) Tebsherany. She also knew the love and guidance of her Dad, the late Joseph Czerw. Raised and educated in Utica, she was a 1983 graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. She furthered her studies at M.V.C.C. where she earned an Associates Degree in Human Services. She also attended Hamilton College and SUNY Geneseo where her course work was concentrated in Liberal Arts. On August 22, 1997 she married Jon C. Andrews with whom she was ‘meant to be’. They shared similar values and goals, and the blessings of their children only enhanced their commitment to each other and family life. Shelly’s career as a licensed cosmetologist was an avenue to her creative side as a hairdresser and nail technician. She worked at several local salons including Always Summer in Washington Mills, The Absolute, and most recently, Hair East. Currently she served as a waiver service provider for Bridges to Health at the House of the Good Shepherd, a rewarding and challenging position. During the years that her children were young, she devoted herself to raising them and caring for her home. Her great strength of character enhanced her ability to empathize and communicate with friends, loved ones, and patrons in a non-judgmental way. She was blessed with a dependable and supportive nature and an engaging soul. She encouraged others to do their best and was undoubtedly one you could count on for strength or moral support. She was bonded to her loved ones, especially her mom, husband, children, and siblings. She knew the meaning of perseverance and was a source of great advice. One of her admirable qualities was her ability to micro manage so many concerns in her life in such selfless ways. Shelly was looked upon as “the rock of her family”. Friends were so important to her and she made the time to socialize with them. She was affectionately known as “the cake lady” for her ability to fashion a special cake for any occasion. During her leisure time she enjoyed reading novels, going to garage sales, shopping, and relaxing in the sun at the beach or the Adirondacks. She had an affinity for animals and loved her canine companion, Sheena. Shelly is survived by her husband, Jon; her children, Jared Dylan Andrews, Jade Elizabeth Andrews, Gia Marie Andrews, and stepson Anthony Andrews; her mother, Joanne Czerw; her Pop, Joe “Zack” Tebsherany; and her maternal grandmother, Betty “Grandma Lizzy” Yozzo. Shelly will also be missed by her sister, Sheri L. Karas-Giannandrea and her husband Anthony; her brother Joey Czerw and his wife Rebecca; nieces and nephews, Carly, Kyle, and Ethan; cousins, aunts and uncles of the Yozzo family, and her sister-in-law, Nancy Andrews. She also leaves many wonderful, longtime, and precious friends and co-workers. Shelly will be welcomed Home by her loved ones who have gone before her including her mother-in-law, Aletha Andrews; her aunt, Marie Didio, and her special remembered friend, Gioia Murine. It would have been Shelly’s wishes that others would remember her with a fond memory in a moment of reflection. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of Life which will be offered on Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish with Rev. James Cesta officiating. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the service. In keeping with the family’s wishes, please refrain from floral offerings. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc. 932 South St. corner of Hammond Ave. “If by chance you choose to remember me, do it with a kind deed or word to someone who needs you. If you do all I have asked, I will live forever”

Mrs. Shelly Ann (Tebsherany) Andrews

August 4, 1965 - January 16, 2011