Mary Ellen Kondysar, 87, longtime resident of Hyde Park, formerly of Plattsburgh, died on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie.  Born January 16, 1934, in Plattsburgh, she was the daughter of Peter and Ellen McCrank. A graduate of St. John's Academy,Plattsburgh she received her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Home Economics Education from SUNY Plattsburgh.  Mary Ellen chose Hyde Park upon completing her degree and taught Home Economics for the Hyde Park Central School District at the Haviland School.  She is predeceased by her husband, Anthony J. Kondysar, whom she married on September 14, 1957, in St. John the Baptist Church, Plattsburgh and started raising a family. They traveled the world together and celebrated their golden anniversary in 2007.  Mary Ellen was a positive presence in the community through her dedication to the Hyde Park Historical Society, Visual Environment Committee, Meals on Wheels and Hudson Valley Hospice. She volunteered her time to the Skyllkill Chapter of the Embroiderers' Guild of America, the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Hyde Park Free Library as a board member.  She also devoted time to Regina Coeli Church as a member of the Rosary Altar Society, Legion of Mary, the board of trustees and chair of the church's Christmas craft fair.     Mary Ellen considered the Hyde Park community her extended family.  She had many close friendships that spanned more than sixty years.  In her generous spirit, she could often be found helping a neighbor or friend with whatever they needed and upon being recognized for her lifelong volunteer work stated, "Giving is the greatest gift."  She is survived by her children, Ellen Miller (Gary), Stephen (Pamela), Anthony Jr. (Lorraine), and James (Kevin); grandchildren, Kyle, Travis, Rebecca, John, Luke, Stephen, Christopher, and Nicholas; and several great-grandchildren.    She is also survived by her brother, John McCrank (Marilyn), her brother-in-law, Donald Mesuda, and several nieces and nephews.  Calling hours will be from 4 to 8 PM, Monday, July 12th at Sweet's Funeral Home, Rte. 9, Hyde Park.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Michael Morris at 10 AM, Tuesday, July 13th at Regina Coeli Church, Rte. 9, Hyde Park.  Burial will follow in the family plot at Calvary Cemetery, Poughkeepsie.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to one of Mary Ellen's favorite charities, Regina Coeli Church, 2 Harvey Street, Hyde Park, NY 12538, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 ( www.stjude.org ), or Meals on Wheels, 1 Church Street, Hyde Park, NY 12538. ( www.mealsonwheelsofhp.org )  To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.