Mary Katherine Proper

SCHENECTADY – Mary Katherine Proper, 64 passed away, with her loving family at her side, on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Albany Medical Center after a lengthy illness.
Mary was born in Lake Placid, NY on January 25, 1959, the daughter of the late Richard and Martha Mullin Proper. She located to Schenectady with her family and graduated from Schenectady High School. Mary worked for 22 years at the Menands Workshop, retiring in 2011. She enjoyed the work she did and everyone she worked with. Mary lived in downtown Schenectady for many years, affording her the ability to walk to many stores, the library and the pharmacy. She could be seen almost any day walking down Union Street. Mary loved her children and always provided for them. She was a fan of WWE and loved watching it and cheering on the wrestlers. She relaxed by playing games on her tablet and enjoyed watching TV, especially ghost stories and crime mysteries.
She was predeceased by her parents and her brothers, Richard Winch and Allen Winch.
Mary is survived by her beloved longtime companion, Michael Tull; loving sons, John Proper and Matthew (Courtney Juedes) Proper; grandchildren, Alex, Zachary, Anthony, and Zane Proper.
Services will be held on Wednesday, July 5, 2025, at the Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home at 1 pm.
Relatives and friends may visit on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, from 11- 1 pm. Interment will be in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery.