Gertraud (Trudi) Pilipenko

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Gertraud (Trudi) Pilipenko passed away peacefully on the 26th of October, 2016 at 77 years of age. Trudi loved her cat “Pepi,” gardening and reading, as well as going to the YMCA for yoga and tai chi classes with her friends. She had many friends that she enjoyed spending time with. She also worked for Saratoga Hospital for 44 years as an OR technician, where she will be greatly missed. Trudi is survived by her older brother and sister, nieces, nephews, and many beloved grand-nieces and nephews in Austria, as well as her close friend Karen Noob here in Saratoga. Gertraud was recently predeceased by her loving husband of many years, Gregory. A Memorial service will be held for Gertraud at Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Ave. in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 2 to 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Gertraud’s memory to The ALS Association, PO Box 6051, Albert Lea, MN 56007 or Saratoga Hospice at 179 Lawrence St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.