Obituary of Shelly Ann Planty

Rensselaer  Falls-

Shelly A. Planty, 84, of County Route 14, died at her home on Friday, December 20, 2024.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, December 27 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at Lawrence Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 21 Park Street, Canton.

A graveside service will be held in the Spring 2025 in Rensselaer Falls Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Rensselaer Falls Volunteer Fire Department.

Shelly was born June 29, 1940 a daughter to Arthur and Mary (Tebo) Caldwell.   She married the late Maynard Planty on June 27, 1990.  Maynard died in 2016.  She was previously married to the late Paul Stewart, Sr.

Shelly started her working career as a cleaner for SUNY Canton, working her way to the position of Physical Plant Manager.  After retiring from SUNY she worked for the Rensselaer Falls Post Office.

Among her survivors are a son Stephen Stewart and wife Cathy of Rensselaer Falls; grandchildren: Eric (Shelby) Stewart, Brad Stewart, Nicole Stewart, Shelby Stewart and Sam Stewart; and a sister Sandy Weiler.

In addition to Paul, Sr. and Maynard, she is predeceased by a son Paul Stewart, Jr.

Shelly was an active member of Rensselaer Falls Fire Department Auxillary, raising several thousands of dollars for the Department.

In her younger days in the Syracuse area, she played guitar and sang on the local radio station and road horses in the local rodeos.

Tributes and condolences may be shared by visiting www.lawrencefuneralhome.org