Patricia (Woods) Krosky

Patricia Krosky, 78, of Rotterdam, passed away at her daughter's home in Burnt Hills on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Born in Schenectady, Pat was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Irene O'Connor Woods and was a 1953 graduate of Draper High School. She was employed as a Dispatcher with the Rotterdam Police Dept. for 18 years and retired in 1997. Patwas the beloved wife of31 yearstoRichard S. "Dick" Krosky; beloved mother of Mary (Raymond)Durocher of South Carolina, Richard (Kathleen) Poteralski of Marion, N.Y., Joseph (Robin) Poteralski of Rotterdam Zigmunt "Ziggy" (Kim) Poteralski of Ballston Spa, Theresa (John) Skutnisky of Burnt Hills, Robert (Lisa) Poteralski of Rotterdam; beloved stepmother of Richard E. "Rit" (Cindy) Krosky of Rotterdam; beloved sister of, James B. Woods of Caroga Lake, Robert M. Woods of Lake Georgeand the late Charles H. Woods Jr., Thomas E. Woods and Mona Pugliese. Pat is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 9 great- grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews A calling period will be held on Monday from 9am to 11am at the DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Avenue, Rotterdam. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 12 noon at St. Mary's Church, 167 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa.Burial will follow at St. John's Cemetery, Brandywine Ave., Schenectady. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Pat's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.