Obituary of Alvina S. Halder

Alvina "Viney" S. Halder, age 86, of Schenectady and formerly of Rome, passed away peacefully August 13, 2011 in Schenectady. She was born December 16, 1924, in Forestport, NY, a daughter of Joseph and Veronica Larkin St. Denis, and graduated from Forestport High School. Alvina was united in marriage to Robert Halder, on June 29, 1946, in Sayre, PA; he died October 24, 2000. She was employed for many years at Revere Copper and Brass. She was a member of St. Paul's Church and the Rome Twigs, Rosewood Branch. Alvina is survived by a daughter and son in law, Judy and Tom Dubanowich of Charlton, NY; two sons and daughters in law, George and Sharon Halder of Morrison, CO, and Gary and Janet Halder of River Edge, NJ; two sisters and a brother in law, Geraldine St. Denis of Rome, and Patricia and Richard Cranston of National City, MI; sisters in law, Gilda St. Denis, Marilyn St. Denis of Gig Harbor, WA, Anita St. Denis of N. Highlands, CA, and Barbara St. Denis of Bloomington, IN; 11 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sisters, Bette Visconti and Eva St. Denis; and five brothers, Joseph, George, Thomas, Eugene and William St. Denis. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:30 AM from the Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut Street and at 10:00 AM at St. Paul's Church. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery. Relative and friends may call at the funeral home, Wednesday 5 to 8 PM Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Central New York Chapter.