Bernice P. Wander

Wander, Bernice P. SLINGERLANDS Bernice P. "Bean" Wander, of Slingerlands, passed away suddenly at her residence on December 7, 2007. Bernice was born in Gloversville, N.Y. in 1931 to Flora and James Procita. She was a graduate of SUNY Teacher's College and was a school teacher before deciding to stay home to raise her children. Bernice later went back to work for the NYS Department of Education; a time she often referred to as her most rewarding professional years. Bernice is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, David Wander; her beloved children, Lisa (Rich) of Schuylerville, Jerry (Laura) of Glenmont and Rich (Paula) of Slingerlands. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Bernice is also survived by her most precious nieces and nephews, Fred and Toby Wander and Greg and Eileen Lurie. Besides being predeceased by her parents, Bernice was predeceased by her brothers, Gerald and Leonard, and twin sister Barbara, who died at birth. Bernice is also predeceased by her grandson Luther. Services at the Mendleson Chapel on the grounds of the Beth Emeth Cemetery, Turner Lane in Loudonville, N.Y. on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will immediately follow. Afterwards, friends and relatives are invited back to the home of Jerry and Laura Wander, 60 Columbine Drive, Glenmont, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 7 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205; (518) 218-1755.