MARY GRESSLER

Mary Young Gressler, age 90, a 57 year resident of White Plains, passed away on October 18, 2008. She was born in Phoenix, NY on February 10, 1918, to Robert and Marion Young. Mary graduated from Russell Sage College in 1940 with a degree in nursing. She used her knowledge and training to serve as a nurse with the U.S. armed forces during WWII. Later in her life she was employed by the White Plains Public School system as a School nurse/teacher for eighteen years. She was an active member in the White Plains Women's Club, the College Club and the Church in the Highlands. She married James F. Gressler in 1946; they had twin sons, Robert Gressler and Frederick Gressler, and a daughter, Susan Hendrickson. She is survived by her daughter Susan and her husband Robert, daughter in laws Julia Gressler and Marsha Gressler, her grandchildren Brian, Timothy, Jeanne, James and Sarah, and her great grandchildren Riley, Emily, Sophie, Kiera and Matthew. She is predeceased by her husband James F. Gressler and her sons Frederick Gressler and Robert Gressler. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 11:00am at the Church in the Highlands. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Russell Sage College, Troy, NY or the Church in the Highlands.