Obituary of Dorothy A. Weiss

DOROTHY A. WEISS Dorothy A. Weiss passed away peacefully on April 2, 2012 at her home, where she had resided since childhood. She is survived by her brother David of Silver Spring Maryland; her nephew Neil Weiss of Atlanta GA; her nieces Stefanie Weiss of Silver Spring MD and Julie Weiss of Eliot ME; cousins Sandra Russian, Paul Silverstein and Suzanne Rappaport ; as well as other relatives and many local residents who remember her as their kindergarten teacher or the teacher for their children or grandchildren. She began teaching in 1955 in Glenmont and later moved to Elsmere. She was a dedicated teacher and friend who, up until her final illness, continued to give to the community in many ways. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on April 11, 2012 at Congregation Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Road in Albany , followed by a reception. Contributions can be made in her name to the Jewish Family Services, 877 Madison Avenue Albany, NY 12208 or the Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society, 3 Oakland Avenue Menands, NY 12204 in Menands as well as Congregation Beth Emeth in Albany.