John G. Strubel

John G. Strubel, 91, of South St., died Sunday, May 15, 2016 in the company of family and safety of his home, after an extended illness. Born in Watervliet, Dec. 30, 1924, son of the late Max and Florence Strubel, Gerry was a US Navy veteran of WWII. A yard clerk for many years with the Boston and Maine Railroad in Mechanicville, Gerry had previously worked at the former West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co. An antique bottle collector, he was a member of the Saratoga Bottle Museum of Ballston Spa, enjoyed woodworking and fishing and puttering about his home and yard. His wife, Patricia McGuire Russell Strubel died in 1989. Survivors include his six children, Max Strubel of CT, Rebecca (James) Eacker, Dawn (Dok Gary) Sweeney and Wendy (Kevin) Connors all of Mechanicville, Lisa Strubel of Portland, OR and John (Sharon) Strubel of Charleston, SC; grandchildren, Kara, Danny and Halley, Kevin, Mark, and Sean, Kevin, Eric, Dustin, Joshua and Samuel and Miles; along with six great-grandchildren. Also his sister, Irene Thompson of Mechanicville; nieces, nephews and their families; along with former wife and mother of his children, Catherine "Nonie" Strubel. Also predeceased by his brother, Max Strubel. Gerry's family thanks their fathers care givers Tracy Weir, Sue Chambers, Michelle Ryan and Caroline Nunez and several other wonderful helpers for their years of compassionate service. A Funeral Home Service will be held on Friday at approx. 7 p.m. at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Calling hours at the funeral home are Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to either Community Hospice of Saratoga or Alzheimer's Association in memory of John Gerry Strubel. To leave condolences and for directions, visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com.