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Sheila Zdziebloski Obituary

Zdziebloski, Sheila A. EAST GREENBUSH Sheila A. Zdziebloski, 68, of East Greenbush died Sunday, May 28, 2017, at St. Peter's Hospice after a long battle with pulmonary hypertension. Sheila was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Earl and Kay Miller. She was an account clerk for NYAHSA for 17 years and then for N.Y.S. for several years before retiring. Sheila was predeceased by her brother, Stephen Miller. Sheila was the loving, caring wife of 50 years to John M. Zdziebloski; devoted mother to Kimberly A. (Stanley) Sokolowski and Tamra (Michael) Herron. Sheila was the cherished Bema to grandchildren, Christopher J. Sokolowski, Abigail Kate and Benjamin M. Herron. Sheila is also survived by her sisters, Barbara Sammon, Brenda Burl Davis; and several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to her calling hours Thursday evening from 4-7 p.m. at the Wm. J. Rockefeller Funeral Home, Inc., 165 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer with a memorial service at 7 p.m. The family requests donations be made in her name to The Community Hospice, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208.

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Published by Albany Times Union from May 30 to May 31, 2017.

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June 1, 2017

Dear Family of Sheila, I want to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your wife, mom, grandmother, sister, cousin, aunt and friend. I had the opportunity to meet her through the Sammon Family. I also did some house cleaning for her for a few months with a business I started. She and her husband were gracious and very kind. I don't know why I cleaned, her house was immaculate!!! You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this very difficult time. Try and hold on to the laughter, love and wonderful, precious memories and moments. May God Bless you all and give you Strength and peace. With Love and sympathy, Donna Urschel

Marta Bauer

May 31, 2017

Sheila was very special to me! She welcomed us with open arms. She will remain in my heart forever.

Toni (Leone) Madore

May 31, 2017

Barbara and the entire family
I am so sorry for the loss of your sister, wife, mother friend. Sheila was a beautiful person with a great smile and a winning personality. She loved life and everyone in it. I remember all the fun we had when we were younger and innocent. God always takes the great one first. Keep your memories close, speak of her often and cry whenever you feel like it and be thankful for the wonderful years you had with this amazing woman. God Bless you always.

Carole Trifiletti

May 30, 2017

Barbara and Family, I am so sorry to learn that Sheila passed away. She was a great gal and I remember seeing her at the Prospect Heights reunion a few years ago. She will always be in your heart and you have so many fond memories to treasure. Again, my deepest sympathy.

Chrissy Donnelly Phillips

May 30, 2017

you guys this makes me so sad....Sheila was the best...I'm so glad we were neighbors on Washington Ave in the Manor friends for life....she told me the other day this is the circle of life & that she would see me on the other side...you bet your butt you will...I hope she found her loved ones that went before her & of course my Lorraine...love you all

May 30, 2017

I want your family to know you were such a good friend. I worked with Sheila at NYAHSA from 1991-2002. We shared so many happy times. She struggled in the later years; but was such a fighter. I remember she met us for lunch one day; pulling up in her sporty convertible with the bright red seats. She looked beautiful...as she always did. She had a blue scarf concealing her breathing tube...you would never have known she was ill. Sheila was such a classy lady and will be missed by many! Rest in peace, my friend...
Love, Donna Conroy

Helene Mayone-Reed

May 30, 2017

Barb and Family,

I am sad to hear of Sheila's passing. May she rest in peace and God Bless you all at this difficult time and always.

Stephanie Scheibly

May 30, 2017

From our family to yours, our sincere condolences. Sheila was a true fighter for so many years and she was fortunate to have a good family behind her, supporting her on this journey.

Jacqueline (Sandrowicz) Stever

May 30, 2017

So very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with the family at this time. Sheila was a wonderful person and have happy memories of our years at CHS.
Those we love and lose are always connected by heartstrings into infinity.

May 30, 2017

Sheila it's been a pleasure to have worked with you , to try and figure out life on our long walks at lunch, to visit you at your house to have our dunkin donut coffee together. I will always remember your final words to me when I walked out of your room, "I will see you in Heaven and yes you will my friend. Love you. Our condolences to the entire family. God bless and be with you all and may the Comfort of God be at your side. Love Charlie and Joan Twiss.

Linda Schlotterer froggett

May 30, 2017

Barbara and family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Seeing both of you at the class reunion and having so many laughs and memories of our high school years was so much fun. You are in my prayers and may you find comfort in knowing that she is in peace in heaven

Ann Zinzow- Lewis

May 30, 2017

Sheila will be missed by many, she was truly a wonderful person who was loved by her family and friends. Heaven has received a new angel. May she Rest In Peace, and her friends and family be sustained by her memories.

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May 30, 2017

John, Tammy, Kim and all, I just want you to know how special your mom was to me. I have fond memories of our long discussions of school cheese. I know that sounds crazy, but we had a lot of laughs over it. She was a beautiful person with a kind heart. I hope in time, your memories will help you to heal.

Debbie Scheiba

May 30, 2017

Dear Tamra and family,
Very sorry to hear of your loss. I know how hard it is.
She is at peace now and you will have the strength to get through this with the love of your family and friends.
love, Debbie and Emily S

Your friend and co worker

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