Phyllis S (Abraham) Diemer

Rotterdam - Phyllis S. Diemer, 83, passed away August 30, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Amsterdam, she was the daughter of Elmer and Elizabeth Abraham. Phyllis graduated from Wilbur Lynch High School and went on to graduate from St. Mary's School of Nursing. Phyllis retired from the Albany County Nursing Home after practicing nursing at area nursing homes for many years. She loved crafts, knitting and crocheting, and enjoyed going to fairs. Her husband, John Diemer, passed away in 2007. She is survived by her 4 daughters; June Esner of Duanesburg, Jean Relyea of Schenectady, Joan (Earl) Olsen of Schenectady and Judy (Robert) Roche of Benton, PA. Her 12 grandchildren; Dennis Marx, Jessica Wagoner, Alyssa Connelly, Anthony, John and Nickole Mauceri, Jamie, Quenton, Nicholas, Tristan and Garrett Roche and Daryl Zarkevics. Phyllis is also survived by 9 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, Phyllis was predeceased by her sister, Louise Kruger. Calling hours will be held Friday September 5, 2014 from 5-7 p.m. at DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home 1605 Helderberg Ave., Rotterdam. Funeral services will be held Saturday September 6 2014 at 11 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Maple Ave. Cemetery, Fultonville. Memorial contributions may be made in Phyllis's memory to the Alzheimer's association, Pine West Plaza, Building 4, Suite 405, Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY 12205 or American Heart Association 440 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205.