Luntz, Dr. Myron
ALBANY — Dr. Myron Luntz, 80 of Albany, passed away on June 20, 2020, at St. Peter’s Hospital.
He was born January 16, 1940, in Brooklyn, N.Y. In 1964, Myron married his high school sweetheart, Susan Jassen, and they remained together until she passed in 2011.
Myron loved his family dearly. He is survived by Barbara K. (Luntz) Weiler, daughter; Jonathan Luntz, son; and grandsons, Noah Luntzlara and Jared Weiler. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Ann (Lupo) Luntz; and his brother, Fred “Lenny” Luntz. Myron graduated from City College of New York in 1962 and went on to earn a PH.D. in physics from the University of Connecticut in 1968. He began his career as a visiting professor at Aarhus University in Denmark from 1968-1969, and then worked for over two decades as a professor of physics at the State University of New York at Fredonia. As a professor, what he found most rewarding was his personal interactions with students. His favorite class to teach was Physics 101 for nonmajors and he also enjoyed mentoring students in the Educational Opportunity Program. Though he never thought of himself as a scholar, he had a passion for knowledge, especially history and politics. He was an avid tropical fish hobbyist and co-founded the Chautauqua County Aquarium Association. He also took pleasure in writing poetry, raising succulent plants, and playing chess. Myron resided at Teresian House for the last several years of his life, and built meaningful relationships with both residents and staff. He will be greatly missed by many. Memorial donations may be made in Myron Luntz’s name to Fredonia College Foundation, 272 Central Avenue, State University of New York at Fredonia, Fredonia, NY 14063; (716)673-3321 https:// give-to-fredonia.formstack. com/forms/campaign
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Merwyn married Lena Slater on February 26, 1946, and they lived in Cobleskill for many years before moving to Ballston Spa over thirty years ago. While living there he was a member of the Ballston Spa Elks Lodge. Merwyn retired from Williamsburg Transport after many years of driving truck.
In his leisure he enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling, camping, and bowling. Most of all, Merwyn found pleasure spending time with his family.
Cherishing his memories are his wife, Lena (Slater) Mcmillan; two daughters, Karyn Chevalier of Glenville and Gail (Joseph) Papa of Latham; four grandchildren, Patricia, Dawn, Thor, and Christopher; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his siblings, June Mcmillan, Jeanne Mcmillan, Stanley Mcmillan, Roger Mcmillan, and Helen Guernsey.
A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Mereness-putnam Funeral Home, 171 Elm St., Cobleskill where a period of visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., prior to the service. Burial will follow in Cobleskill Rural Cemetery. Face coverings and social distancing will be respected.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice Foundation, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208.
Further information and the provision for online condolences may be found at www.merenessputnamfunera lhome.com.
y band William Weatherby and her second husband Norman P. Vanvranken. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her brother Charles (Doris) Williams; and her sister Loretta Spendiff. She is also survived by her sons, Larry, Billy (Jean) and Harry; as well as her daughters, Ellen (Bill) Niemiec and Susan Farina. Additional survivors include ten grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews; and her dear sister-inlaw Shirley Wood.
Due to the current pandemic, a private service for immediate family only will be held at the convenience of the family. She will be interred in Elmwood Hills Cemetery in Troy.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider making donations to St. Peter’s Hospice Inn in Albany.
Please visit wjlyonsfuneralh ome.com for additional information.