Doreen A. Ross

Doreen Ross, age 81, passed away at St. Peter’s hospital peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Pastor, and chaplain. She was born in Gilboa, NY on July 9, 1943 to the late Garland and Rita Cleveland Miller.  A devoted mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, Doreen was a beacon of love and strength in the lives of all who knew her.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Stern, whom she shared a loving and wonderful 36 years with.

Doreen grew up on a large farm in West Conesville, NY and graduated from high school in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. She returned to NY shortly after graduation.

Doreen's faith was the foundation of her life. As a lifelong Christian, she was an active member of Rotterdam United Methodist Church, where she found community and purpose. Her faith guided her through every challenge and was evident in her unwavering kindness to others.

Doreen was proud to own and operate Doreen Ross Associates Real Estate, where she built lasting relationships and helped countless families find their dream homes. She graduated from Spencer Business School in 1962 with an Executive-Secretarial diploma and went on to work at John Hancock Insurance company. She also worked as a certified appraiser for many years. She held the position of President of the Greater Capital Association of Realtors in 2001.

In her personal life, she cherished time spent with her family, particularly enjoying game nights that filled her home with laughter and love.

An avid sports fan, Doreen found joy in cheering for her favorite teams and spending weekends watching games with family. She also loved to travel, with a special fondness for the ocean, where she found peace and inspiration.

Doreen is survived by her beloved children and grandchildren, who will carry on her legacy of love, faith, and community. Survivors include her children Cindy Scheidt and husband Tom, of Arizona, Raymond Ross, Jr and wife Kari, of Rotterdam, and Jessica Ross-Kozlowski and husband Greg, of Guilderland; her grandchildren Mark, Luke, Zachary, Elizabeth, Joshua, Tommy, Trevor, and Isabella. Her spirit will forever remain in the hearts of those she touched.

The family will receive relatives and friends during calling hours on Friday November 8th from 5:30 to 7:30pm at the DeMarco Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Ave., Rotterdam. A funeral service will be held on Saturday November 9th at 10am at the Rotterdam United Methodist Church, 1915 Helderberg Ave, Rotterdam, NY 12306, followed by interment in Memory Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Rotterdam United Methodist Church. Condolences can be posted at demarcostonefuneralhome.com.