Louise A

Louise A. Requardt 100 of Schenectady died Tuesday August 26, 2008 at home in Schenectady. Born and educated in Schenectady, She was the daughter of the late August and Louise Buhrmester. A graduate of Spencer Business School, Louise had worked in Mortgage Department at Schenectady Savings and Loan and later retired as a secretary at the General Electric Company. A member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, she belonged to several bridge clubs and enjoyed reading and traveling. Louise was predeceased in 1960 by her husband Henry Requardt who she married on August 3, 1946 and was also predeceased by her sister Ruth Nehls in October 2007. She is survived by her niece Sharon Pirro (Norman) of Rotterdam, great niece and nephew, Joanna Pirro Fazio (Richard) and Chad Pirro and great great niece, Brianna Dixon and several cousins. Funeral services will be held Friday morning August 29, 2008 at 11 am at Bond Funeral Home, Broadway & Guilderland Ave, Schenectady, NY. A calling hour will precede the service at the funeral home from 10 to 11am. Interment in Parkview Cemetery. Contributions may be made in her memory to Emmanuel Baptist Church, 218 Nott Terrace, Schenectady, NY 12307 (www.bondfuneralhome.com)