Obituary of Lily S. Sitzer

Lily Schure Sitzer, 96, of Schenectady, died at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center in Albany, NY, on Friday, November 2nd, 2012, after suffering from Alzheimer's disease for many years. A native of Ontario, Canada, she lived in Amsterdam, NY, until 1950, when she and her family moved to Schenectady. She was married to Murray Sitzer, who died in 1987, and was predeceased by her three younger siblings, Robert Schure, Rose Aronowitz, and Ella Saul. Lily leaves her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and James (Chip) King of Niskayuna, her granddaughter, Erin K. Crane (Andrew) of Houston, Texas, and Emma Lily Crane, her great granddaughter. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews and their children, all of whom she held dear, and her sister-in-law, Rita Schure Green. Lily worked at Capital District Food Brokers in Schenectady with her sister Rose for many years. Above all, she cherished her role as a grandmother. We will miss her sense of humor, kindness of spirit, and generosity. Her family wishes to thank the many staff members at Daughters of Sarah who provided care and support for Lily over the past 11 years, and Carolyn Cammack, of Birmingham, Alabama, who lovingly cared for Lily at home during the first three years of her disease. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, November 4th, at 1 o'clock in the afternoon at Congregation Agudat Achim, 2117 Union Street in Niskayuna, NY. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in Lily's memory may contribute to Congregation Agudat Achim or a charity of their choosing.