Madeline Ann Magrew

Berne - Madeline A. Magrew, 70, died on Friday, July 23, 2010. She was born in Albany on November 24, 1939 to the late John and Helen Crosier. She was raised in Berne and lived in both Berne and Pilot Knob, NY. She was a graduate of the Berne Knox Central Schools. She was a waitress at the Rest Seekers Inn in East Berne for over 20 years. She drove school bus for Berne Knox Schools and she especially loved working with the special needs children. She is most remembered for making you feel welcome in her home; sharing childhood stories of pulling pranks; her direct candor; for making many pies and cooking for her family whom she loved so much. She enjoyed flowers, solitaire, and crossword puzzles for quiet time; and going to "the lake" in Pilot Knob. She loved her peaceful life on "the hill" in Berne, and had a smile and laugh that would light up the room. Madeline is survived by her husband John "Jack" Magrew; five children Thomas J. (Katherine) Komjathy, Valerie L. (John) Komjathy, Anita J.(Roger) Dowse; John R. (Julie) Magrew and Shannon (Brian) Anderson; a brother John (Vickie) Crosier Jr.; 17 Grandchildren; 4 Great Grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is predeceased by her son David S. Komjathy Jr. and her brother George Crosier. A funeral Service will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at the St Paul's Lutheran Church, Berne, followed by an interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 pm on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at the Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Helderberg Ambulance PO Box 54 East Berne, NY 12059