Irene S. Dean Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Irene S. Dean, 76, of Steele Avenue Ext., passed away Wednesday May 27, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Amsterdam on May 16, 1944 a daughter of Edward and Lottie Motyl Belkowski and was a 1962 graduate of Broadalbin Central School. Irene was a lifelong area resident. Mrs. Dean was employed as a secretary throughout her career beginning work at General Telephone Co. in Johnstown. Later, she worked at local hospitals including St. Mary’s Hospital, Amsterdam Memorial Hospital, and Nathan Littauer Hospital. Irene was employed at Veterans Affairs in Amsterdam and later at Hale Creek. She retired in 2009 as a secretary with the OCFS Tryon Girls Center in Johnstown. Irene enjoyed camping and garage sales and was always shopping for a bargain. Mostly, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include her husband, Marion C. “JR” Dean, whom she married on July 19, 1986; three children, Michael (Wendy) Raczynski of Amsterdam, Michele (William) Stefanik of Granville, and Melinda (Michael) Harrington of Mayfield; nine grandchildren, Katie, Amanda, Emily, Abigail, Cordell, Molly, Jake, Archer, Sawyer; and four great-grandchildren, Haven, Jack, Olivia, and Peyton. Cremation was performed at Park View Crematorium, Schenectady. A calling hour will be held on Tuesday from 4 – 5 pm at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106 (Corner of Route 29 & Black Street), Johnstown. In accordance with the current social distancing guidelines, ten people will be allowed in the facility at a time and face coverings are required. A memorial service for family will be held at 5pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross Blood Services, in care of the funeral home.

Irene S. Dean

May 16, 1944 - May 27, 2020

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