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Elinor Herman
In Memory of
Elinor Louise
Herman (Herman)
2020
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Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home
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Obituary for Elinor Louise Herman (Herman)

Dateline: Schenectady, NY

Elinor Louise Herman, age 80, a life-long Schenectady resident, died on Monday, January 6, 2020, at
Ellis Nursing Home. She was born on May 6, 1939 in Schenectady, New York and was the daughter
of the late Dr. George and Patricia (Guy) Herman.

Known to her friends and family as El, she attended the Albany Academy for Girls and after
graduation went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree in physical education from Skidmore College. She
later graduated from Syracuse University with a Master’s degree in social work. El went on to have a
rewarding and longtime career with Schenectady County, putting her education and talents to use as
a psychiatric social worker in a variety of settings. She was a patient and professional social worker
who made a difference in the lives of the people that she counseled.

El was a skilled horse woman and generously shared her love of equines, including her horses Sam
and Dutch, with family. She enjoyed reading, genealogy, crossword puzzles, and her feline
companions. Her intelligence and sharp wit made her fun to visit with. El helped pass down many
baking traditions, including a recipe for hand-rolled Christmas cookies that are enjoyed by her family
to this day. She loved to share stories of the days when she and her father travelled to Canada for
fishing trips and to New York City for baseball games. She loved baseball, but never forgave the
Dodgers for moving to Los Angeles. El loved spending time with her family, especially at their
property on Ballston Lake, where they enjoyed swimming, canoeing, and many summer days and
nights.

Elinor is survived by her devoted brother, Dr. Peter (Susan) Herman, her loving nephew Michael
(Jodi) Herman, and nieces Karen Herman and Linda (Keith) Laferriere as well as grandnephews
Jackson and Peter Herman, and grandnieces Elizabeth Herman, and Jayna and Amanda Laferriere.

The family would like to send their sincere thanks to the excellent staff of Ellis Nursing Home for
their kind and compassionate care of their beloved Sister and Aunt.

A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family in Vale Cemetery,
Schenectady.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in El’s honor to the Whiskers Animal Benevolent League https://www.ewhiskers.com/ or the Sky Mountain Wild Horse Sanctuary https://www.skymountainwild.org/

With confidence, the family has placed their trust in the loving care of the Townley & Wheeler
Funeral Home, 21 Midline Road, Ballston Lake, and they encourage you to view and leave messages
on El’s Book of Memories at www.TownleyWheelerFH.com
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