Peggy Anne Rudis, 80, of Clifton Park, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on

Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Peggy was born in Amsterdam, NY, a daughter of the late Chester A. and Evelyn E.

(Krutz) Piecuch. She was also predeceased by her husband Alexander P. Rudis in

2021.

Peggy grew up in the Amsterdam area before raising her family in the Mid-Hudson

Valley. In later years she returned to the Capital District, where she remained close to

her roots and her family.

She was a devoted mother and grandmother known for her baking — her cakes, pies,

Easter hot cross buns, and Polish babka were a fixture of family holidays and

gatherings. She kept Polish food traditions alive, passing them on to her son, daughter-

in-law, and granddaughter Teresa, who carries on her cake-making today.

Peggy was also an avid birder and nature lover, traveling with her Dutchess County

birding group to Alaska, Panama, and Machu Picchu.

She was a woman of quiet devotion who cared most for her family and asked for little

for herself.

Peggy is survived by her son Michael A. (Annmarie) Rudis; her grandchildren Teresa,

Nicholas, and Christian Rudis; and her six siblings: Chester (Carole) Piecuch, William

(Tatsanee) Piecuch, Sandra (Daniel) Grzybowski, Evelyn (Tom) Laraway, Irene

Schumacher, and Peter Piecuch; as well as several nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm on Friday, April 17, 2026, with a

memorial service following at 4:00 pm at Catricala Funeral Home, 1597 Route 9, Clifton

Park, NY 12065.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Breakthrough T1D online at

breakthrought1d.org, or by mail at Breakthrough T1D, Formerly JDRF, PO Box 5042,

Hagerstown, MD 21741.