Kelly A Rhinesmith

Rotterdam- Kelly A. Rhinesmith, 52, died suddenly, Sunday, May 3, 2015, at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her loving Mom and family. Kelly was born in Schenectady, and was a graduate of Draper High School and held a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Russell Sage College. She worked as a technical writer for Adirondack Combustion, Duanesburg. Kelly served as past Recording Secretary of the local Conservative Party Club. For enjoyment she loved spending time with her nieces, nephews and cousins; trap shooting and she was an avid Washington Redskin fan.Kelly was a long time Conservative Party operative and was committed to understanding the democratic process and holding elected officials accountable. Kelly was predeceased by her father, Harold Rhinesmith. She is survived by her mother, Marie Rhinesmith; brother, Hal (Kelly R) Rhinesmith; sister, Lisa (Michael) Zimdars; nephews, Michael L. Zimdars Jr. and his fiancé Megan Shields and Anthony Zimdars; nieces, Kyra Rhinesmith and Kacey Rhinesmith. She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, May 6 from 5 to 7:30 pm at the DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Avenue, Rotterdam. Funeral services will begin Thursday 8:45am at the funeral home, followed at 9:30am by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 210 Princetown Rd., Rotterdam. Burial will follow in St. Cyril Cemetery. On-line condolences may be left at www.demarcostonefuneralhome.com