Obituary of Frances Schere

Frances Wilson Schere, age 91 of the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home in Albany, NY died on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at the nursing home. Frances was a lifelong Albany resident and was a graduate of the Phillip Schuyler High School in Albany. She was a long time member of Congregation Beth Emeth and their Sisterhood as well as the Mizrachi Women. Prior to her marriage she had been employed by J&L Paper Co. in Albany. Frances was a very sociable individual and had many lifelong friends. She was a homemaker and maintained a loving family environment. Frances was an avid knitter leaving many of her knitted blankets to her family. She was married to Jack F. Schere until his passing in 1994. Loving mother of Kenneth Schere (Ellen) of Raleigh, NC and Robert Schere of Albany, NY. Grandmother of Amy and Daniel Schere. Sister-in-law of Muriel Wilson of Albany, NY. She also leaves many nieces and nephews. Frances was predeceased by her son, Michael, brothers, Al, Sam and Harold Wilson and sister-in-laws, Freida and Vivian Wilson. Services at Congregration Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Road on Friday, November 29, 2013 at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow in the Beth Emeth Cemetery, Loudonville, NY. Those wishing to remember Frances in a special way may make a memorial contribution to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005. The period of mourning will be observed at the Schere residence on Friday from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.