Jeanette Susan Whitbeck , VRHS Class of 1969

Whitbeck, Jeanette S. GLENMONT Jeanette S. Whitbeck, 71, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, after a short battle with Endometrial Cancer. Born in Albany on January 16, 1951, she was the daughter of the late James F. Whitbeck and Shirley Jean (Cleiss) Whitbeck. Jeanette was a graduate of Van Rensselaer H.S. where she was senior class president. She received a bachelor of science degree in management as well as a masters of management degree, both from the College of St Rose. She was a member of the Capital Community Voices, Sisters in Crime National Chapter and the Local Chapter of Mavens of Mayhem. She participated in Bethlehem Aqua Aerobics, in which members referred to themselves as "The Mermaids." She was an avid mystery reader, collecting hundreds of mystery books and used her COVID-19 time to root and cultivate dozens of houseplants for Christmas and birthday gifts. Jeanette was the beloved mother of Daniel Joseph (Alexandra) MacDonald, and James William MacDonald; and the proud grandmother of Samuel Joseph MacDonald. She is survived by her beloved siblings: Patricia Whitbeck of Castleton, Luanne Whitbeck (Dean Long) of Slingerlands, Marjorie Catalano of Delmar, Lois Frunz (Gary) of Bay City, Ore., and Allison Cranmer (David) of Ocala, Fla. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews as well as great-nieces and nephews. Relatives and family are invited to attend her viewing between 4 and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, at the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Thursday, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at the Holy Spirit Lutheran Cemetery in Glenmont. Jeanette has requested that those who wish, make memorial contributions in her name to the Pepper Tree Rescue, PO Box 2396 Albany, NY 12220-0396.

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