Obituary of Rita Sheber Bell
Rita Sheber Bell, 90 of Delmar, New York died on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany, Rita resided for a period of time in Shaker Heights, Ohio, later moving to Hudson, NY eventually returning to Albany. She had been employed as a bookkeeper for many years at the former Geiers Tire Company in Albany and worked at other various businesses in the same capacity. Rita was a member of Temple Israel in Albany.
She is survived by 2 daughters, Nancy Bell of Halfmoon, NY and Amy Cohen of Albany and her husband David Cohen. Grandmother of Jennifer Taub and Julie Cohen. Great grandmother of Ezra Taub and Mya Cohen- Snyder. She also leaves many nieces and nephews.
Rita was predeceased by her husband Louis Bell, her son-in-law Eli Taub,, and her eight brothers and sisters.
Services at the Temple Israel Cemetery, Western Avenue in Guilderland, NY on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 11:30am. The period of mourning will be observed at 81 Walden Fields Drive in Delmar, NY on Wednesday following the service and on Thursday from 1-4pm. There will be a minyan service at the residence each of those evenings at 7:30pm Those wishing to remember Rita in a special way may make a memorial contribution to the Disabled American Veterans or a charity of your choice.
Rita’s family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the nurses and doctors in St. Peter’ s Hospital Emergency Room as well as well as the nurses and doctors on the fifth floor of the hospital where Rita passed.
