ALBANY – Kathleen H. Vreeland, 53, of Albany, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at St. Peter’s Hospital. She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Ramon LaHera and Evelyn Lafave LaHera Vreeland. Kathy was a graduate of Hudson Valley Community College, and was employed as a nursing assistant at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center. She was devoted to her family, and enjoyed her grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She also enjoyed knitting, and was well known for her hand painted Christmas ornaments that she loved to decorate and give to family and friends.
Kathy is survived by her loving partner, Christopher Euler; her stepfather George Vreeland; her sons Terry Lee Vreeland, Jr. of Rensselaer, and Bradford P. Vreeland (Kelly) of Albany; her sister Arlene LaHera of Port St. Lucie, FL; her brother Ramon LaHera (Nicole) of Albany; and by several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Thursday morning at 8:15, and from there to All Saints Catholic Church, Homestead St., Albany at 9:00. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands.
The family suggests memorial contributions to The American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Ln, Latham, NY 12110. 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.
Click here to view Kathy’s resting place in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, New York.
Guy Hildreth, ILYM
To Chris and the family of Kathleen,
We are extremely sad to hear of the loss of Kathleen. We offer you our condolances at this most difficult time.
We will make a donation to the American Cancer Society of Latham as requested in Kathleen’s memory.
May God bless,
Guy and ILYM
D. Johnson
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your dear loved one. Take comfort in knowing that our heavenly Creator will soon remove all pain, sorrow, and death forever! May this promise as recorded in Revelation 21:3,4 be of comfort as you gain the inner peace and strength to cope with the days ahead. Philippians 4:13.
Bryan Karen
Dear Chris n Family
So very sry for the lose of ((((((((Kathy)))))).I will miis her dearly just can’t believe that sis has lefted us all behind . She was so strong n didn’t want to giveup but i guess that it was her turn to go …Don’t no what i will do without her …Rest In Peace ((((((sis))))
Kathy had a nature you could not help loving
And a heart that was purer than gold
And to those who knew her and loved her
Her memory will never grow cold
Love you so very much (((((((((sis)))))))) Karen xoxoxo
Muhammad W Ali (FE-I)
Dear Chris n Family
I am extremely sad to hear of the loss of your dear loved one. I offer you my condolances at this most difficult time.
Nancy Van Wormer
Arlene,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Sister. You and your entire family will be in my prayers nightly. I didn’t have the honor of knowing your Sister, but I truly do understand your pain.
Nancy Van Wormer