Valerie J. Schmeichel

Valerie J. Schmeichel, 73 of Hillsdale, NY passed away on Thursday December 17, 2015 at Albany Medical Center, Albany NY.

She was born on March 18, 1942 in Copake, NY the daughter of the late Kenneth J. and Almeda (Van Alphen) Hall.

A life long local resident she was a graduate of Roeliff Jansen High School. Until her recent retirement she had been employed in many capacities including office manager with East Mountain Medical in Gt. Barrington, MA for over 20 years.

Very involved in her community, Valerie was a 56 year member and past president of the Hillsdale Fire Co. Auxiliary, an active member if the Hillsdale United Methodist Church, a volunteer for the Roe Jan Food Pantry, Hillsdale Community Day and American Red Cross Blood Drives and a member of the Copake Republican Club.

On December 30, 1961 in Hillsdale she married Herbert R. Schmeichel Sr. Her husband pre deceased her in 2014 along with a son Herbert R. Schmeichel Jr. in 1987.

Survivors include her daughters, Linda Porreca (Allan) of Claverack, NY and Karen Bishop of Hillsdale. She also leaves her grandchildren, Thomas and Caitlin Bishop and Alicia Porreca along with a brother, Norman Hall (Patty) of Hillsdale.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Interment will be in the North Hillsdale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be offered to the Hillsdale Fire Co., Hillsdale NY 12529; the Community Rescue Squad, PO Box 327, Copake NY 12516 or the National Stroke Association, 9707 East Easter Lane, Suite B, Centennial, CO 80112.

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