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Altha Jane Shufelt

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Sep. 18, 2025

11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

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Altha Shufelt Obituary

Shufelt, Altha Jane
DELMAR - Altha Jane Shufelt (Dubuque), 88, of Delmar, passed away peacefully September 14, 2025. Jane was best known for being a home health aide and helping take care of others. She loved driving her Hondas, collecting Disney movies and dolls, and baking banana bread to give away.
She was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Altha M. Dubuque; siblings; and son, Charles "Chuck" Shufelt.
Jane is survived by her daughter, Altha Weidman (Larry); son, Raymond Shufelt (Christine); grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family will be gathering from 11 to 11:30 a.m., at New Comer Cremations & Funeral, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie. A graveside service will follow at noon in Memory Gardens, 983 Watervliet Shaker Rd.
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Published by Albany Times Union on Sep. 16, 2025.

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Sep

18

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

New Comer Cremations & Funerals, Colonie

343 New Karner Rd, Colonie, NY 12205

Sep

18

Graveside service

12:00 p.m.

Memory Gardens

2501 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Niskayuna, NY 12309

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343 New Karner Rd, Colonie, NY 12205

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