Obituary of Rosalyn Hanson

Rosalyn Hanson, age 87 passed away peacefully, at the Eddy Village Green Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family on August 15, 2014 after a long illness. Born in Albany, Rosalyn was the daughter of the late Joseph and Hannah Gertzberg, and her late siblings Gussie, Daniel, and Nathan Gertzberg. She was a graduate of Phillip Schuyler HS, and worked for and retired from NYS Dept. of Higher Education. Rosalyn will be remembered for her sense of humor, and deep love of her family. She enjoyed many wonderful celebrations and Sunday dinners with her family around her. She was an amazingly strong willed and courageous woman who faced adversity and illness with determination. Rosalyn was always ready and willing to volunteer her efforts, especially with UOTS Abigail #3 of which she was a Past President. She is survived by her adoring husband of 63 years, Charles, her three children and their spouses Neil (Suzanne) Hanson, Robin (Sandy) Cohn, Jodi (Larry) Schoen, her eight grandchildren and their spouses Jaimie (Justin) Sassone, Brian (Melissa) Hanson, Adam (Maggie) Hanson, Laura (Matt) Harrison, David (Breanna) Cohn, Lisa (James) Husserl, Kerri (Steve) Kennedy and Lindsey (Jonathan) Weinberg and ten great-grandchildren, Hayden and Benjamin Sassone, Penelope Hanson, Avery Cohn, Cecile and Indie Husserl, Abraham and Elias Weinberg, Charlotte Kennedy, and the late Chance Kennedy. The family would like to thank the amazingly wonderful staff at House #8 at the Eddy Village Green. She was so loved and well cared for by them. Services at the Levine Memorial Chapel, 649 Washington Avenue Albany on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at 2:30pm. Interment will follow in the Independent Benevolent Cemetery in Guilderland, NY.