Pauline Schuellain

Middleburgh: Pauline "Paula" P. Schuellain, 93, of Middleburgh, died Sunday, November 8, 2009 at Robinson Terrace, in Stamford, N.Y. following a brief illness.

Mrs. Schuellain was born on April 30, 1916 in Montreal, Canada, a daughter of the late Henrietta (Berthier) and Jules Pooters. During World War II, she worked as a riveter for Grumman Aircraft. She was also a self employed physical therapist for many years and enjoyed entertaining, reading and playing cards, especially poker. Mrs. Schuellain was a lifetime member of VFW Post # 2718, Franklin Square, Ladies Auxiliary.

Mrs. Schuellain was predeceased by her husband, Arthur Schuellian and sisters: Josephine Czarnyszka, Marguerite Hargenaars, Constance Mc Connell and her brother: Desire Pooters.

Mrs. Schuellain is survived by her daughter: Nannette Amendola of Middleburgh, NY; granddaughters: Marie (Leonard) Cater, Michelle Amendola and Lisa (Todd) Bartholomew, all of Middleburgh, NY; great-grandchildren: Sydney and Taylor Cater and Ashley, Alecia and Logan Bartholomew, all of Middleburgh, NY; several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville, NY. Rev. Carol Coltrain will officiate. There will be no calling hours.

Memorials may be sent to the Middleburgh Library, PO Box 670, Middleburgh, NY or to Catskill Area Hospice, 795 E. Main St., Suite 11, Cobleskill, NY 12043