Bertha McGowan Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Bertha McGowan of Clifton Park, New York, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on June 19, 2025. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Yorkowitz and Jennie Kessler Yorkowitz; and her son Robert Taddeo. She is survived by: her husband George J. McGowan; her children, Laura Yerou (Peter) and Howard Goldstein (Carolyn); and her grandchildren, John Taddeo, Alexander Yerou and Demetri Yerou. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 25th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home (1550 US-9, Clifton Park, NY 12065). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 25th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Wednesday, June 25th 2025 at 2:30 PM at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery (200 Duell Rd, Schuylerville, NY 12871).
Those wishing to make memorial contributions may do so to The Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, New York, 12866, in memory of Bertha McGowan.