Jean Elizabeth Rocker

BERNE — Jean Elizabeth Rocker, a former Berne resident, died on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in St. Petersberg Florida. She was 64.

Ms. Rocker was born on Dec. 19, 1951, to Betty P. Rocker and the late Frank C. Rocker.

She was a graduate of Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School. After graduation, she moved to Schenectady with her mother and her siblings.

She was a postal worker in Schenectady.

She is survived by her mother; her sister, Marcella Pudney; her brother, William E. Rocker; her children, Adam and Brian Brewington; and three grandchildren.

In addition to her father, her brother Frank Charles Rocker died before her.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Aug. 29, at the Resurrection Lutheran Church in Arlington, Virginia.

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