Ingeborg-Eley-Obituary

Ingeborg "Inge" Eley

Cohoes, Ny, New York

1941 - 2025

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Eley, Ingeborg "Inge"COHOES - Inge Eley passed peacefully, in her sleep, March 12, 2025. She was born on January 18, 1941, in Gorlitz, Germany, and moved with her family to the U.S. in 1949. She was passionate about teaching, and spent most of her career at Hudson Valley Community College as a...

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Inge was a wonderful, kind and helpful person. She was my mentor when I began teaching as an adjunct at HVCC. I have much admiration and respect for her. My condolences to her family.

Out of town and so missed the memorial service. I remember her as a former colleague.

Inge a mentor and a colleague at HVCC. Fond memories of her doing her daily crossword puzzles and asking me Annette do you know...? She will be missed. My deepest of sympathies.

I taught with Inge at HVCC. She was a valued colleague and acquaintance.

George and I may not be able to attend Inge´s Memorial Service. Inge was a dear friend and colleague of ours. During the school year we could always count on a cheerful "Hello" and a feeling of warmth and friendship. We had many conversations (academic, student problems and successes, some light and silly). Inge was not shy about letting you know if she did not agree with you! We shared hard times and happy times. We could always count on Inge to listen to what was going on in our...

While I taught physics as she taught biology, our paths crossed on occasion in the Science Center. I found her to be delightful to talk with, and we were always on the same page when discussing the craft of teaching. Friendly, outgoing, and gracious, I liked her very much. The photo of her beautiful smile is the perfect one for this page! - Jeff Schoonmaker

I remember Prof. Inge as a dear colleague, who always very kind in guiding me as a new educator. My condolences to the family for their loss, and I pray for her departed soul.

I have many happy memories playing up at the Eley house when I was young. Sending thoughts of comfort and peace to the Eley family.