Rosalyn Meisner

December 16, 1925 - September 17, 2015

Rosalyn Meisner, 89, of Claverack, passed away Thursday night, September 17, 2015. She was a devoted and beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to many. Born December 16, 1925 in Hebron, CT, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Sadie (Epstein) Rachmilowitz. After graduating High School, she attended NY State College for Teachers at SUNY Albany majoring in History and English. While attending college, she worked for NY State Department of Audit and Control. She left Albany to marry Milton Meisner, husband of 55 years. She stayed at home raising her family before reentering the work force as office manager for Milton Meisner Realty for 15 years. She was a member of Congregation Anshe Emeth, Sisterhood, and Hadassah. She served as Girl Scout Cookie Chairwoman and was active in the Girl Scout Organization for many years. She assisted many local charities including the American Lung Association, American Cancer Society, and the American Heart Association, where she served as Chairwoman. She was passionate about politics, exercise, and organics and holistic approaches before they became mainstream. Rosalyn is survived by her daughters, Hedda (Randy) Rosen of Stillwater, and Reta (Christy) Tiano of Hudson, and four loving grandchildren, Jennifer Jones, Christopher Ball, and Christy and Drew Tiano. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Milton Meisner, her daughter, Melinda Jones, and her sister, Metilda Rachmilowitz. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Indian College Fund, 8333 Greenwood Blvd, Denver, CO 80221 or to WAMC, 318 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206. Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Monday in Cedar Park Cemetery in Hudson.