Cynthia Jean Doherty

Gloversville - Cynthia Jean Yurkewecz Doherty, age 67, a resident of Steele Avenue Extension, in the Town of Johnstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at the Nancy Dowd House of Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care in Gloversville, NY. She was born on March 30, 1955, in Amsterdam, NY a daughter of the late Eugene P. and Katherine J. Swart Yurkewecz. Cynthia was a graduate of Fonda Fultonville High School, Alfred Ag & Tech (AS-Medical Record Administration) and Rosary Hill College (BS-Medical Record Administration). In her younger years, ‘Cyndi’ was involved in several sports, played multiple instruments, traveled, and rode her motorcycle. She shared her love for music throughout her life, having a wonderfully eclectic taste, and attended countless concerts, many with her daughter. Another aspect of Cynthia’s love of music was teaching piano. Over time, she had nearly fifty local students. She prioritized her family, took pride in her home, enjoyed finding new recipes, and appreciated peaceful country life. The majority of Cynthia’s working career was spent serving in various agencies of New York State. Most recently, she worked for the Department of Corrections in Albany, NY. Retiring in 2012, Cynthia was credentialed as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) with the American Health Information Management Association. During the time of her employment, she was an active member of the Adirondack Medical Records Association. Her time working was rewarding to Cynthia, and she took great pride in various monumental projects, including spearheading the transition from physical medical records to electronic for the Department of Corrections. Cynthia was the individual responsible for implementing HIPAA in the NYS DOCS. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), ensures the protection of patient’s personal medical information. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Carol Parenti, and a brother, Kenneth Yurkewecz. Survivors include her husband George E. Doherty, whom she married on August 13,1983. a daughter, Corene S. Y. (Stephen) Morehouse, born on December 15, 1986, of Broadalbin; a granddaughter, Remie Kaye Morehouse, born on May 6, 2020; two sisters, Judith (Thomas) Murray of Glen, NY and Sharen Yurkewecz of Mayfield NY; and several nephews and nieces, and many friends who considered her family. Cynthia was the type of person who had a warm and welcoming nature. She fought with strength and dignity against illness over the past several years and chose optimism and faith to persevere. She will be remembered as a relentlessly positive person with an incredible heart. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, from 10:00 am to noon at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106 (Corner of Route 29 & Black Street), Johnstown, NY. A celebration of life service will be held at noon with Rev. Greg Meyers, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, in care of the funeral home. Attendees of services are asked to wear the color purple for Cynthia.

Cynthia Jean Doherty

March 30, 1955 - August 7, 2022

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March 30, 1955 - August 7, 2022

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