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on 14/Dec/2023
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Jane Minckler Jennings, 92, of Niskayuna, passed away on
November 29th, 2023. Born on August 10th, 1931 in Newburgh
NY, to Maurice and Edith (Foster) Minckler, she grew up and
attended school in Newburgh until she attended New York
State College for Teachers at the age of 16. Prior to
graduating, she married the love of her life, William
Jennings Sr. in Albany NY on July 14th, 1950. Jane was a
devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great
grandmother. Jane spent most of her life in Niskayuna NY.
She loved her family and teaching. She taught many years in
Niskayuna public schools. She enjoyed sharing memories of
her students and fellow teachers. Jane loved spending her
summers on Block Island, Rhode Island. She loved the beach,
swimming in the ocean and spending time with her "beach
ladies". Jane was predeceased by her husband William R.
Jennings Sr. her brother, Ernest Minckler and her parents.
She is survived by, her children, William Jennings Jr.
(Cindy), of Lynchburg Virginia, her daughter, Pamela
Hildreth, (Guy) of Rotterdam NY and her daughter Shirla
Scotto (Robert) of Niskayuna NY. She is also survived by her
grandchildren, John Taylor (Diane), Rachel Watkins, Hannah
Torres (Jose), Kathleen Jennings (Rachel), Sarah Harper,
Robert Jennings, Michael Scotto (Shayna) and David Scotto as
well as 14 great-grandchildren and five
great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her three
nieces, Mary Delessio, Susan Strano, and Kathy Cerrone. Jane
will always be remembered as the one to bring the family
together for the holidays, birthdays and other events.
Everyone was welcome in her home. Jane was active in AAUW,
Sunnyview Volunteer Services, Proctors Guild Room and the
League of Women Voters. She introduced her family to theater
and loved attending shows at Proctors with them. Jane made
and anatomical gift to Albany Medical Center.
There will be a
celebration of life planned for April. Donations in Jane's
name can be made to the Schenectady County Public Library,
Proctors Theater, The Block Island Rescue Squad or a charity
of one's choice. Published by The Daily Gazette Co. from
Dec. 13 to Dec. 14, 2023.
Jane Minckler Jennings, 92, of Niskayuna, passed away on
November 29th, 2023. Born on August 10th, 1931 in Newburgh
NY, to Maurice and Edith (Foster) Minckler, she grew up and
attended school in Newburgh until she attended New York
State College for Teachers at the age of 16. Prior to
graduating, she married the love of her life, William
Jennings Sr. in Albany NY on July 14th, 1950. Jane was a
devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great
grandmother. Jane spent most of her life in Niskayuna NY.
She loved her family and teaching. She taught many years in
Niskayuna public schools. She enjoyed sharing memories of
her students and fellow teachers. Jane loved spending her
summers on Block Island, Rhode Island. She loved the beach,
swimming in the ocean and spending time with her "beach
ladies". Jane was predeceased by her husband William R.
Jennings Sr. her brother, Ernest Minckler and her parents.
She is survived by, her children, William Jennings Jr.
(Cindy), of Lynchburg Virginia, her daughter, Pamela
Hildreth, (Guy) of Rotterdam NY and her daughter Shirla
Scotto (Robert) of Niskayuna NY. She is also survived by her
grandchildren, John Taylor (Diane), Rachel Watkins, Hannah
Torres (Jose), Kathleen Jennings (Rachel), Sarah Harper,
Robert Jennings, Michael Scotto (Shayna) and David Scotto as
well as 14 great-grandchildren and five
great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her three
nieces, Mary Delessio, Susan Strano, and Kathy Cerrone. Jane
will always be remembered as the one to bring the family
together for the holidays, birthdays and other events.
Everyone was welcome in her home. Jane was active in AAUW,
Sunnyview Volunteer Services, Proctors Guild Room and the
League of Women Voters. She introduced her family to theater
and loved attending shows at Proctors with them. Jane made
and anatomical gift to Albany Medical Center.