Robert Siler

SELKIRK - Robert W. Siler, 82, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2013 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Yakima, Washington on August 27, 1930, he was the son of the late L. James and Dessie (Kelley) Siler and brother of Jean Martin. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1948 to 1957 and was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Mr. Siler was an engineer for Conrail retiring in 1995. Survivors include his wife, Joan F. Siler; children, Barbara A. Siler and Judith A. Siler, both of Selkirk and Thomas W. Siler (Joan) of Dover, DE; and grandchildren, Anne M. Siler of Selkirk and Kyle M. Siler of Dover, DE. Mr. Siler was predeceased by a son, Robert J. Siler (U.S. Navy, retired). The family would like to extend a special thank you to Sheila McGee, Joe Bouck, the staff at the Inn at St. Peter's Hospital and Dr. Peter Forman, MD. Service will be private at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Protective Foundation, 53 Maple Ave., Scotia, NY 12302 or the Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205.