Betty J. Willis, 86, of Syracuse passed away Friday at Crouse Hospital. She was a life resident of Syracuse. She was a secretary for Continental Insurance Company retiring some time ago. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph D. Willis in 1988. She is survived by her daughter Susan Bersani, a sister Sally Slack, two grandsons Ernest and Joseph Bersani. Graveside services 11:00am Friday in Assumption Cemetery, Court St. Syracuse. There are no calling hours.