Obituary of Nancy M. Walrath

Nancy M. Osborn Walrath, age 60, of Amsterdam passed away on Monday September 19, 2011 at Mountain Valley Hospice in Gloversville, after a long struggle with cancer. She was born in Gloversville, NY on June 28, 1951, the daughter of Burr and Marion Atkins Osborn. Nancy lived most f her childhood in Palatine Bridge, NY. She was a 1969 graduate of Canajoharie Central School and a 1973 graduate of SUNY Oswego, where she earned her bachelor's degree. On May 29, 1976, she was united in marriage to Allen Walrath. She was employed for 29 years as a traffic specialist by Beech-Nut Nutrition and later worked for Nabisco as a merchandiser, retiring early this year. In addition, she assisted her husband in the operation of his business as a distributor of Pepperidge Farm products. She was also involved with him in collector car hobby and served first as treasurer and then president, for the last four years of the Hudson-Mohawk Chapter of the Hudson-Essex Terraplane Club. She was particularly proud of her role in leading the chapter in its hosting of the Eastern Regional Meet of the H-E-T club this past June. Nancy is survived by her husband, Allen of Amsterdam, a brother-in-law, Phillip Walrath Patricia of Colonie, a sister-in-law, Elaine Herzog Richard of Bethlehem, PA, two cousins, Charles Osborn of Galway, NY and Sandy Evangelista of Graniteville, VT. Additional survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife and as a disciplined and conscientious worker, always striving to do her best. Family and friends are invited and may call from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Wednesday September 21, 2011 at the Jeffords & Stewart Funeral Home, 85 West Main Street, Broadalbin. A funeral service will be conducted immediately following the conclusion of calling hours at 12 Noon with the Rev Dr. Norman J. Tellier officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Nancy to Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Ave, Gloversville, NY 12078.