HUDSON FALLS – Josephine Westervelt Steele, 95, of Brenda Drive, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Slate Valley Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Granville.
Born on August 10, 1926 in Mineola, Long Island, she was the daughter of the late George and Josephine (Westervelt) MacEwan.
Josephine and her family moved from Long Island to this area and she graduated from Hudson Falls High School in 1944 . After her graduation, Josephine began working at Glens Falls Insurance Company as a secretary, until she met her future husband.
On May 2, 1948, she married the love of her life, Robert D. Steele, Sr. He passed away on August 18, 2021, after 73 wonderful years of marriage. Following her marriage, she became a full time stay at home mom. This was her calling in life. To love, support and honor her husband, her children and her Lord. Along with her husband, she was a longtime faithful member of the Greater Glens Falls Bible Baptist Church. For many years, she was a Sunday School teacher and sang in the choir.
Josephine was tiny in size and large in spirit.
Besides her parents and husband, Robert, she was predeceased by her son, Paul A. Steele.
Survivors include her children, Robert D. Steele, Jr., Larry K. Steele, JoAnn M. Steele, Diane L. Skinner and Peter B. Steele; 17 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A graveside Service will be conducted at 10 A.M. on Friday, September 24, 2021 at Moss Street Cemetery in town of Kingsbury.
The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the charity of one’s choice.
sorry pet for your loss
she was grat woman she going be miss .
sorry pet for your loss
she was grat woman she going be miss .
My condolence to the family. Peter my heart goes out to you. If you need anything please call. Dad and mom are together forever rest in peace
To my dear cousins and all of your children and great grandchildren, I am so very sorry for the loss of your loving mother, Aunt Josephine. She and your dad, Uncle Bob, where the embodiment of love….love for God, each other and their family. As you know, they are now together with God and at peace. I know I am looking forward to seeing them again one day as I know you are as well. Sending all of you our sincere condolences and prayers of comfort. I love you all!
Sorry for your loss..but they are where they want to be ..good honest Christian’s… will be missed by all