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1941
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2025
Ingeborg Eley Obituary
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 professor of biology and related sciences. Other hobbies and passions included gardening, socializing with family and neighbors and sharing her German heritage with friends at Troy Germania Hall. She is survived by her children, David Eley, Ingrid Braun, and Laura Eley; and grandchildren, Rachel Eley and Emily Eley. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Diamond Ridge Senior Living Facility, 59 Harris Rd., Troy, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your local Cooperative Extension.
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Kathy Hoffman
March 21, 2025
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.
Bill Crone
March 21, 2025
Out of town and so missed the memorial service. I remember her as a former colleague.
Annette Crawford-Harris
March 19, 2025
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.
Deborah Halacy
March 18, 2025
I taught with Inge at HVCC. She was a valued colleague and acquaintance.
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Mary Herlt and George Preston
March 18, 2025
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 lives.
Off campus Inge was in integral part of our social group. She hosted many home-cooked meals in her home, often with a German flair and freshly grown produce (that the woodchucks didn´t get).
When she moved to Shaker Point she continued to be part of our social group, hosting us in her new home,
We are grateful that Inge was an important part of our lives for so many years . R.I.P. (Great photo of Inge.)
Jeff Schoonmaker
March 17, 2025
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
Jaya Dasgupta
March 17, 2025
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.
Jennifer DiBernardo (Wagner)
March 16, 2025
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.
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