Wilton, NY - Marilyn Seltzer Sheffer, 73, died after a valiant fight with leukemia, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, October 25, 2015. Born in Phoenixville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Mitchell & Mrs. Ethel Seltzer. She was also predeceased by her brother Carl Seltzer. She was a graduate of Phoenixville High School and Temple University. She was employed by Skidmore College in the library for 25 years. Marilyn passed away exactly 6 months, to the day, to the hour, after the love of her life, her beloved husband of 40 years, Harold Sheffer. Their love for each other was undeniable. They enjoyed traveling to exotic locations together, laughing with friends and family, watching romantic movies and FOX News in the evening while holding hands on the couch. Marilyn was a special soul, she would see the good in people above all else. She embodied the cliché "treat others as you would like them to treat you". Marilyn would inspire others to be better. Those that knew her found her sense of humor a bright spot in their day. Marilyn could talk to anyone about anything. Her smile could brighten up a room. She had a great ear for music, from Billy Joel to Mozart. She was well versed in many areas and was quite the proficient whistler. She especially loved summers in Saratoga; the New York City Ballet and the Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC and corn from BJ's farm stand. She enjoyed performances by the Albany Symphony, plays and musicals at Proctor's as well as at the Capital Repertory Theatre. Marilyn is survived by her loving son Darin Palmetto, whom she often said was her greatest accomplishment, his wife Jennifer, her dearest niece Dr. Tania Marchand and her wife Dr. Diane Marchand, her uncle Dr. Morty Melman and his wife Roberta, her cousins; Dr. Barry Melman and his wife Dr. Leslie Melman , Drew Melman and Dr. Jody Somer and his wife Phyllis. Also survived by her sister in law Roberta Sheffer and brothers in law David Sheffer and his wife Linda and William Sheffer and his wife Janet. Her dearest friends Madeline Palmetto and Leslie Whyte from Scotland and friends Wendy Cunningham, Paulette & Glenn Azon and Rose & Paul Welsh. "Cancer can take away all of my physical abilities. It cannot touch my mind, it cannot touch my heart and it cannot touch my soul." Jim Valvano A private service will be held at a later date. Contributions, in Marilyn's name, may be made to the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Upstate New York/VT Chapter, 5 Computer Drive West, Albany, NY 12205. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com