Shawn Patrick Barber
July 26, 2011
COLONIE – Shawn Patrick Barber, 46, of Colonie, died peacefully on Monday, July 25, 2011 with his family by his side at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Shawn was born in Albany, and lived in the area all his life. He was a graduate of Albany High School and Bryant & Stratton College, and was employed as a quality assurance engineer by Treo Solutions in Troy.
Shawn is survived by his beloved wife Sandy Laube Barber; his daughter Olivia Cora Barber; his parents Ann Bardon Barber and James Barber of Albany; his mother in law Dottie Lapis; his brothers Ed Barber (Sandy) of Stoughton, MA, Jim Barber (Lisa) and Steve Barber (Trish) of Schoharie, and Mike Barber (Colleen) of Narrowsburg; and by several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses who cared for Shawn during his illness, and also his employer, Treo Solutions, for the extreme concern and flexibility they extended to him during his illness.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Friday morning at 8:00, and from there to The Church of St. Clare, 1947 Central Ave., in Colonie. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Thursday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in Memory Gardens, Colonie. Memorial contributions may be made to The Church of Saint Clare, 1947 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12205. To leave a message of condolence for the family, send a sympathy card, or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Janet Claire (Kelly) Kerr
July 18, 2011
VOORHEESVILLE – Janet Claire (Kelly) Kerr, 66, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on July 16, 2011, less than a month after her diagnosis with pancreatic cancer. She was the youngest daughter of the late James M. and M. Isabelle Kelly of Albany. Janet was a woman of faith, who touched the lives of many with her gentle and generous spirit.
Janet devoted herself to others. As a sister to six, an aunt to thirty-three nieces and nephews, and as a loving wife and stay-at-home mom, her determined, yet caring presence, brought strength to those she knew.
She was a lifelong learner, graduating from Vincentian Institute (1963), Mount Saint Mary’s College (1967) and The College of St. Rose (M.A. Education). She was a lifelong teacher of children – at Sand Lake Elementary, as a tutor, and after raising her own, as a substitute for Voorheesville Elementary School. Janet was also an active parishioner of St. Matthew’s Parish where she was most recently a member of the Adult Faith Formation Committee and Alzheimer’s Care Team.
She is survived by her husband William J. Kerr; her children, Cheryl Kerr Delaney of Edgewater, NJ (Daniel) and William B. Kerr of New York, NY. Janet was a loving sister to James Kelly (Patricia) of Albany, Patricia Biggar (late Charles) of Ridgefield, CT, William Kelly (Ann) of Voorheesville, Isabelle “Missy” Carroll (William) of Albany, her twin brother John Kelly (Carolyn) of Enfield, CT, and her late sister Bernadette Grogan.
Janet’s family is grateful for the outpouring of support from family, friends and neighbors in addition to the loving care she received by her sisters, sisters-in-law, the nurses of St. Peter’s Hospital and The Community Hospice of Albany County. All those wishing to carry on Janet’s acts of charity are encouraged to make donations in her memory to St. Matthew’s Church, 25 Mountainview St., Voorheesville, NY 12186 or The Community Hospice of Albany County, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205.
Friends are invited to a Rite of Reception of Janet’s body at St. Matthew’s Church, 25 Mountainview St., Voorheesville at 4:00 PM Thursday July 21, 2011. Immediately following, the family will be receiving guests until 7:30 PM at which time there will be a Vigil of Prayer and Remembrance. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM Friday morning at St. Matthew’s Church and interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands. To leave a message of condolence for the family, send a sympathy card, or obtain directions to the church, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
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Dominic J. Ravida
July 5, 2011
MILFORD, DE – Dominic J. Ravida, 90, of Ocean View, DE, died Friday, July 1, 2011 at Delaware Hospice in Milford, DE. Mr. Ravida was born in Albany, the son of Antonio and Josephine Alberti Ravida. He lived in Albany and Loudonville most of his life until moving to Rockville, MD and recently Ocean View, Delaware. Mr. Ravida was a graduate of Albany High School, and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the USS Cooner. He was employed by Simmons Machine Tool, Strecks Machine Shop, and for many years, Atlas Copco. He was a parishioner of the former St. Francis DeSales Church in Loudonville, and was a member of the VFW.
Mr. Ravida was predeceased by his beloved wife Regina Robak Ravida. He is survived by his loving son and daughter in law Robert and Peggie Ravida of Ocean View, DE; his brother Thomas Ravida of Cohoes; his grandchildren Robert Jr., James and Nicole; and by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters Margaret Kalkbrenner and Mary Benoit; his brothers Jerome, Joseph, Anthony “Lefty”, Sebastian “Bosti,” Michael, Charles, and Angelo Ravida.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Friday morning at 8:00 AM, and from there to Christ Our Light Catholic Church (formerly St. Francis DeSales Church), 1 Maria Drive, Loudonville at 9:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Thursday from 6-8 PM. Interment will be in Memory Gardens, Colonie. To leave a message of condolence for the family, send a sympathy card, or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Delaware Hospice.