Janet Jeffes

Janet L. Jeffes,94, passed away peacefully on Friday January 29th at Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.

Born June 12, 1926 in Dolgeville, NY, Janet was the daughter of the late Erich and Myrtle (Rees) Dreusike and a graduate of Little falls high School.

A homemaker, Janet was a member of St Paul’s Episcopal Church. She enjoyed time spent with her children and grandchildren, gardening, fishing and traveling.

Predeceased in 1993 by her husband of 43 years Raymond A. Jeffes, Janet was also predeceased by her son Raymond C. Jeffes in 2001, her brother’s Harold and Erich Dreusike and sister Gwendolyn Scott.

Janet is survived by her children Lynn H. Jeffes (Mary) of New Bern, NC, Christopher S. Jeffes (Patricia) of Schenectady, Gail Wilson(Robert) of Saratoga Springs and Karen LeMay (David) of Rotterdam, a sister Eloise Fiederowitz of Sleepy Hollow ,Illinois, 10 grandchildren Anastasia Bulger (Bill), Carly Patti (Kevin), Lori Ammons (Jon), Meghann Baynon (John), Richard Jeffes (Alicia), Matthew Wilson (Lori), Scott Wilson (Erika), Kyle LeMay, Dylan LeMay and Aaron LeMay, 21 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Janet will be held private at the convenience of her family.

Interment in Park View Cemetery in Schenectady, NY

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Janet’s memory the Schenectady Police Benevolent Association or to the Alzheimer’s Association.