Ethel A Center , VRHS Class of 1936
Ethel A. Center was born on December 6, 1919, in Cambridge, NY, and died on November 21, 2022, in Albany, NY. A 1936 graduate of Rensselaer High School, she retired in 1985, after 44 years with Sterling Drug, Inc. She was a member of the Community Congregational Church of Clinton Heights, serving in many positions, including 42 years as church clerk. She was also VP and Pres. of AARP Renss. Chapter. Her favorite activities included yarn/needle crafts, reading, word puzzles, bowling, and especially domestic and international travel. She was predeceased by her parents, Walter G. Center, Sr. and Edith M. Cotton, her twin sisters Elizabeth (Edward) Preston and Beatrice (Glen P.) Cook, and her brother Walter G. Center, Jr. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, all of whom will miss "Aunt Ethel" greatly. A private interment service will be conducted by the William Rockefeller Funeral Home; please see their website Wjrockefeller.com for more information about Ethel. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to one of her favorite charities, the Community Congregational Church or Children International, or to the American Institute for Cancer Research. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to one of her favorite charities: - the Community Congregational Church of Clinton Heights: 221 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY 12144, 518-477-4675, - Children International (formerly Holy Land Mission): PO Box 219055, Kansas City MO 64121, 800-888-3089 CT, - the American Institute for Cancer Research: 1560 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1000, Arlington, VA 22209 (attn Herman), 800-843-8114, AICR.org. Indicate it is a one-time memorial gift and you will not receive communication for further donations.