Marlene Z. Rust Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Marlene Zoller Rust passed away at home on Tuesday February 9, 2021 after a courageous battle with lung cancer with her family by her side. Marlene was born on January 12, 1953 in Gloversville, NY to Eugene Zoller and Ruth Morrison Zoller. Marlene began her career at St. Claire’s Hospital in Schenectady as a Radiologic Technician but retired from Sunmount DDSO after nearly 30 years. She was also employed by various restaurants in the community through the years. Marlene loved all animals, but was especially interested in the welfare of wild animals and spent over a decade as a wildlife rehabilitator. She was very active in the community in various volunteer roles and never missed a chance to help out wherever she was needed. She also enjoyed birdwatching, flowers, exercising her patriotic spirit, gardening, reading, crocheting, sewing, baking, cooking for friends and family, and she especially enjoyed monarch butterflies and preserving their natural habitat. Her greatest pride and joy in life was her children and grandchildren. She never missed a sporting event, fundraiser, play, concert, or anything they were involved in. She loved spending time with them any chance she had. Marlene is survived by her children Christie Rust-Hall (T.J.), Jessica Damphier (Darin), and James Henry Rust IV, granddaughters Hannah R. Damphier and Layla M. Rust all of Wells and one grandson Jesse Damphier of Troy. Her faithful companions Newt, Sheldon and Oscar also survive her as well as her Sister Gretchen Zoller of Wells, Brother-in-law Robert Coulombe of Hope and several nieces and nephews, including her special niece Jennifer Brenan and great nephew Ian McGlynn. Marlene was predeceased by both of her parents, her Sister Evelyn Zoller Coulombe, niece Jodi MacHattie, and brother-in-law John “Skip” Anderson. Marlene was of the Methodist faith and a celebration of life will be held in the Spring at the Wells Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations in Marlene’s memory be sent to The James A. Brennan Memorial Humane Society, 437 Nine Mile Tree Rd. Gloversville NY, or the charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Northville Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.northvillefuneralservice.com.

Marlene Z. Rust

January 12, 1953 - February 9, 2021

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