Helen Eleanor Strassburg, 101, passed peacefully on January 30, 2025 at Kingsway Nursing Center in Schenectady. Helen was born in the Bronx where her parents owned a bakery which resulted in a lifelong love of cake, pastries, and donuts. She graduated from high school and married the love of her life, the late William Strassburg, whom she met at the Locust Grove House Resort in Arkville, NY. They maintained a dairy of registered Holstein cows for many years in Arkville before moving to Albany where Helen was employed by the NYSDMV, meeting the public for over 30 years. She enjoyed her job immensely, and quickly became known for her knowledge, patience, and kindness in helping the people she served. Helen enjoyed baking cakes, knitting, reading, raising African Violets, and working in her flower garden.
Helen is survived by her son William Strassburg (Connie Strassburg), daughter Susan Schmitt (Joseph Schmitt), granddaughters Deborah Quoma (Michael Quoma), Kristina Honsinger (Timothy Honsinger), grandson Brian Strassburg (Stephanie Strassburg), and six great grandchildren.
Helen was predeceased by her Husband of 57 years, William, her parents Leokadia and Gustav Kruger, and two sisters.
The family extends our heartfelt appreciation to all of the staff at Kingsway Nursing Home for their kindness, skill, and compassionate care. Helen truly enjoyed interacting with everyone who helped to make her days so enjoyable, especially her dear friend Dee Dee.
Family and friends are invited to attend visitation on Friday, February 7, 2025 from 10:00am - 11:00am with a Funeral Service to begin at 11:00 am at New Comer Cremations and Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd, Colonie, NY 12205. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Donations in Helen’s name may be made to: The Double H. Ranch, Luzerne, NY.
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