Mary Ellen VanKleeck Obituary
The memory of Mary Ellen VanKleeck (Waterford, New York), who passed away on January 16, 2025 at the age of 80, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Mary Ellen departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Mary Ellen may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Mary Ellen leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John E. Ford and Ida Lynch Ford; and her husband William J. VanKleeck. She is survived by: her boyfriend John Stamas of Troy; her sister-in-law Ann Hallenbeck of Voorheesville; her niece Tammy McGill (Michael) of Guilderland; and her nephew Jim Hallenbeck (Rimi) of Schodack Landing.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 22nd 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home (133 Broad St, Waterford, NY 12188). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 23rd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
