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John Sellnow Obituary

Sellnow, John EAST BERNE John F. "Jack" Sellnow, son of the late Charles Sellnow Sr. and Sadie Strzesiewski, passed away on June 13, 2018. He was lovingly raised by the late Jacob and Louise Sellnow Collen. Husband of the late Doris Clothier, and the late Carol Johnson Murphy. Brother to Donna DiNovo of Colonie and the late Ronald Sellnow, Charles JR Sellnow, and Sharon Sellnow Wesoloski. Stepson of the late Thomas Strzesiewski. Cousin to Barbara Collen Wagar of Germantown, N.Y. and the late Ruth Ann Collen Piazzia. Grandfather to Ian W. Hofelich of East Berne and great-grandfather to Triton W. Hofelich of East Berne. Jack was a retired N.Y.S. Trooper and a member of the Berne Masonic Lodge 684. There will be no viewing and his ashes will be scattered. Online condolences may be left at www.fredendallfuneralhome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jun. 17, 2018.

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Gayle Faughnan

June 17, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of Jacks death. We had a lot of fun together. Sincerely Gayle Faughnan (Carol Murphys sister)

Diana Rehbit

June 17, 2018

Barbara and family, Sorry to hear of the loss of your dear cousin Jack. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Diana and Vince

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