In memory of Leona Lohnes

Our dear friend and neighbor Leona Lohnes passed away today, Sept. 6.

She will be remembered by the Terrace community as a gracious and kind woman, and her loss will be felt by all who came in contact with her.

Here is her obituary, as placed by her family in the Troy Record:

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LEONA LOHNES

TROY - Leona Connally Lohnes, 94, of Hyland Circle, Troy, formerly of the Valley Falls and Johnsonville area, beloved wife of the late James T. Lohnes Jr. MD, peacefully entered into eternal life, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, September 6, at St. Mary's Hospital.

Born in Lansingburgh, November 29, 1913, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Ouida (St. Peter) Connally.

Leona was a graduate of Catholic Central High and Russell Sage College. For 52 years, she managed the family practice of her late husband.

She was a longtime communicant of St. Monica's Parish in Johnsonville. A member of the Battenkill Country Club, she was an avid golfer and also enjoyed reading, knitting, crossword puzzles and card games. Her greatest passion in life was spending time with her family.

Survivors include her daughter, Nancy L. Paulo, and son-in-law Anthony, both of Johnsonville; granddaughter Susan P. Rowland of Valley Falls; grandson James A. Paulo of Vernon; great-granddaughters Chelsea Rowland and Brittany Paulo; great-grandsons Kenyon Rowland and Colton Paulo; and several nieces, nephews and greatnieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers Eugene, John, Leo, Thomas, William Boyd, Gerald and Howard and her sister Agnes Kinney.
A private service was officiated by Rev. George Fleming on September 9 at the Howard B. Tate & Son Funeral Home in Raymertown followed by burial in Elmwood Cemetery in Schaghticoke.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Leona C. Lohnes to Community Hospice of Rensselaer County: Attn. Foundation, 295 Valley View Blvd.; Rensselaer, NY 12144.