Lois E. Nieckarz

ALTAMONT, NY – Lois E. Nieckarz, 71, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Lois Hartman. Mrs. Nieckarz was a resident of Altamont for the last 28 years. Lois enjoyed cooking, baking, playing cards and knitting for her grandchildren. She especially loved vacationing in Cape Cod. Lois is the beloved wife of 52 years to John T. Nieckarz Sr. She is the devoted mother of John (Carol) Nieckarz, Jr., James (Laurie) Nieckarz, Steven (Tracey) Nieckarz and the late Christopher Nieckarz. She is the sister of Francis Hartman, Joel Hartman, Naomi Kawczak, Rachel Slocik and the late David Hartman. Lois is the cherished grandmother of John Nieckarz III, Matthew, Jayme, Krystal, Amanda, Keith, Megan and Melissa Nieckarz. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Madeleine Sophie Church, Guilderland. Calling hours will be Sunday from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at New Comer-Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Schenectady. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions would be appreciated to Parents of Murdered Children, P.O. Box 506, Schenectady, NY 12301, the City Mission of Schenectady, 425 Hamilton St., Schenectady, NY 12305 or Community Hospice of Schenectady, 1411 Union St., Schenectady, NY 12308 in memory of Lois E. Nieckarz.