Mrs. Eleanor M. Van Schaack

Obituary Notice for Eleanor M. Van Schaack Eleanor Mayhew Van Schaack, passed away on January 2, 2018. Eleanor was born September 7, 1916 in Yonkers, NY. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Charles F. Mayhew and Belle Seaman Mayhew. After she married, she moved to Athens, which she fondly called home until moving to assisted living. Eleanor was a retired teacher, having first taught in New Jersey, and later in the various Athens elementary schools, until her retirement. Part of those teaching years were in the “upper village school” in Athens. She was a member of the New York State Retired Teachers Association, and former president of the Greene County Retired Teachers Association. She was previously an active member of many local organizations, including the Athens Senior Citizens, Athens Republican Club, Community Action Agency (board member), and the Hudson Business and Professional Women, where she once served as secretary. For years she was a devoted member of the Federated Church of Athens, where she was organist and choir director for more than 65 years. Eleanor was predeceased by her husband, Leonard Van Schaack, who died in December, 1982. She is survived by two daughters, Kathy (Bill) Boyer of Athens, and Peggy (Tony) Phillips of Catskill. She is also survived by three grandsons: Kevin Boyer (Veronica) of Greer, SC, Brian Boyer (Kelly) of Clayton, NY, and Brent Phillips (Alexandra) of Kingston, NY. Eleanor was also the proud great-grandmother of Danielle, Lindsey, Leah, and Emmy. She was a loving mother and grandmother. We hope she will be remembered as a kind, caring person. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend calling hours at Richards Funeral Home, 28 North Vernon Street, Athens, N.Y., 12015, on Saturday, January 6, 2018, from 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon. Funeral services will be held at The First Reformed Church,18 N. Church Street, Athens, N.Y. on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at 12:00 Noon with Rev. John Capen officiating. Interment will follow in the family plot of The Mt. Hope Cemetery in Athens, N.Y. Donations in Eleanor’s name may be made to the Music Program at The First Reformed Church, 18 N. Church St., Athens, N.Y. 12015. Condolences may be made at www.richardsfuneralhomeinc.net.

Mrs. Eleanor M. Van Schaack

September 7, 1916 - January 2, 2018