Scotia – Beatrice Martha (Cooper) Sylvester, 104, formerly of Schenectady and Alplaus, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2007, at the Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia.

   Born in Schenectady on August 17, 1902, she was the daughter of the late Joseph R. and Lillian (Ackerman) Cooper.  She was a lifelong area resident and attended local schools.  She later went to further her education at Mildred Elley Business School.

   Married in 1934, Beatrice was predeceased by her husband, Frank A. Sylvester, who passed away in 1971. She was also predeceased by her brother, Remington and four sisters, Marguerite, Helen, Alice and Winne.

   Survivors include her sons, Peter (Jo Anne) Sylvester of Rotterdam and Don Sylvester of Alexandria, VA; her daughter, Martha (the late Vilmos) Hadarics of Clifton Park; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

      The Sylvester family lived at the corner of Second Street and Butterfield Avenue.  Frank worked as a letter carrier, working out of the Schenectady Post Office.

   He was a member of the Alplaus Fire Company, serving as President for the years 1957 through 1959.  He was one of our early

   Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.

   Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to American Heart Association Northeast NY area, 440 New Karner Road. Albany, NY 12205.

February Hometown News 2007