Helen Swertfager

Helen (Sally) M. Swertfager, 91 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on June 21, 2022, at her family summer camp at Silver Lake in Pittsfield, NY.

She was born on July 7, 1930, in New Berlin, NY the daughter of the late Raymond & Isabelle (Holdridge) Anderson.  She was adopted by H. Lee & Dora Matteson.

Sally was a graduate of New Berlin High School and the Mildred Elley Business School of Albany, NY.  She was employed by General Electric of Norwich for 6 years before working for, and later becoming the owner of, Matteson Insurance in New Berlin until her retirement.

On June 22, 1952, she married James H. Swertfager who predeceased her on October 8, 1993.

Sally was a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, the American Legion Post 348 Auxiliary of New Berlin, the Eastern Star, and the New Berlin Fire Department Auxiliary.  She also volunteered at Chase Nursing Home and enjoyed making afghans to give to family & friends.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Terry & Joyce Swertfager of Edmeston, NY and many nieces and nephews.  She is also survived by her special friends, Diane, Lenny, Mary and Evie and her cat Fred.

Sally was predeceased by her siblings; John Anderson, Myrtle Werleu, Raymond (Spike) Anderson, Christine Pinney, and Phyllis Tricome,

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at 2:00 PM at the Dakin Funeral Home, LP with Father Steve White officiating.  Calling hours will be held from 12:00-2:00 PM prior to the funeral service.

The interment will be held in the Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin, NY.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 40 South Main St. New Berlin, NY  13411.