Elly Mende Obituary
In loving memory of Elly Mende (Queensbury, New York), who departed this world on October 2, 2025 at the age of 87. Elly leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Elly had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Elly may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carlos Birenzweig and Edith Birenzweig (Voget); and her husband Curt Joseph Mende. She is survived by: her children, Penny Kovacs (David) of Queensbury, NY and Gail Swartzlander (William) of Lewisburg, PA; her grandchildren, Alison Strouse (Anthony) of Queensbury, NY and Joel Craig of Florida; and her great grandchild Elena Strouse of Queensbury, NY..
In loving memory of Elly contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.
