Obituary of Roslyn F. Seidner

Roslyn F. Jacobs Seidner, age 83, of the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home, Albany, died on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at the nursing home. Born in Schenectady, NY, Roslyn was the daughter of the late Nettie and Louis Jacobs. She was a graduate of the Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady, SUNY of Albany in 1953 where she received her BA in English/ Speech. She later received her Master’s from Brooklyn College in the field of Hearing Pathology. Roz was active with the PTA of the Albany Public School System and was also active with the Cub Scouts where she served as a den mother for many years. She had also been involved with the Soap Box Derby in Albany. Roz had a love for music as well as tennis, dancing, skiing and camping. For several years she headed Temple Israel’s Northeastern Jewish Single Group and served at one time on the Capital District Singles Council. She was a member of Temple Israel in Albany and a former member of Congregation Beth Emeth in Albany. Roz will be remembered for her long time career as a speech and hearing therapist having worked in many school systems throughout the capital region. She is the mother of David Alan Seidner (Pya) and Neal Seidner. She also leaves a granddaughter Alexa. Private services will be held on Friday, September 11, 2015.