Obituary of Jane E. Weidner-Palmateer

Jane E. Weidner-Palmateer of Highland entered into rest Sunday, March 21, 2021 in her daughter’s home, where she resided. She was 84. Daughter of the late Alexander Grant and Evelyn Branch, she was born on January 1, 1937 in Yonkers. Jane held many secretarial positions over the years, most recently retiring from Astor Services for Children and Families. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a communicant of the United Methodist Church. Survivors include her son, Kurt Weidner (Tim) of Kingston; daughter, Lora Palmateer (Gary) of Highland; and many step-children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Jane was predeceased by her former husband, Herbert; her husband, Charlie; her son, Scott; and her daughter, Jill. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Fishkill Rural Cemetery, Route 9 in Fishkill; the Reverend Arlene Dawber will officiate. Masks must be worn and social distancing practiced for the duration of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Jane’s name to Hudson Valley Hospice, www.hvhospice.org or the Parkinson’s Foundation, www.parkinson.org. Arrangements are under the direction of Straub, Catalano & Halvey Funeral Home, 55 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. For directions or to send a personal condolence, please visit www.StraubCatalanoHalvey.com.