Obituary of Marion Gerber

- Marion Greenstein Gerber, 79 of Schenectady (formerly of Rego Park, Queens), died on Wednesday , April 2, 2014 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center after a long illness. Marion was born on August 4, 1934 in Albany, NY to the late Harry and Anna Greenstein. Marion attended Albany Schools before moving to New York City where she met her husband, the late Leonard Gerber. Marion and Lenny lived their life in Rego Park, Queens. Marion was a true "New Yorker." She loved shopping, food and Frank Sinatra. Marion is predeceased by her husband Leonard Gerber, sisters Mildred Wennar (Murray), Rose Kantin (Mac), and nephew Dr. Martin Wennar. Marion is survived by her niece Sandra Wennar Kutil of Niskayuna and her children Rachel Mandel (Sarah) and Brooks Friedman (Stephanie), and numerous cousins. The family wishes to thank the staff at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center for their care and attention to Marion over the past seven years. A graveside service will be held at the Independent Benevolent Cemetery on Fuller Road in Albany, NY on Friday, April 4, 2014 at 1:30 p.m.