Barbara C. Schultz

1941 - 2021

Schultz, Barbara C. ALBANY Barbara C. Schultz, one of the brightest lights went out on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Barbara was born in Tarentum, Pa. on September 26, 1941, to the late Edgar and Evelyn McLaughlin. The family moved to New York in 1953. Barbara attended South Colonie Schools and in 1957, she met the great love of her life, "Roger," at a block dance in Central Park, Schenectady. They married in 1959 and raised four wonderful children. Barbara was a homemaker most of her married life, waiting until the kids were old enough before joining the family business, Schultz's Garden Center. She was a wonderful, loving, and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a peacemaker and counselor for the whole family. Her smile was luminous and radiated the love and joy she had for life. Her presence was like a fragrant bouquet of beautiful flowers that could brighten any room. Her kindness and compassion for others made her a true angel on earth. She was loved and cherished by all who knew her and will be missed forever. Barbara is survived by her husband of 61 years, Roger Schultz; her children, Roger (Debi) Schultz Jr., Catherine Schultz Hay, Louis (Simona) Schultz, and Jennifer Schultz; her grandchildren, Amy (John) Novak, Kristen Schultz, Jaime (Adam) Schultz, Lauren (Rob) Schultz-Przybylowicz, Molly Hay, and Roger Schultz; her great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Luke, Derrick, Lily, and Julian; her siblings, Bette (Donald) Marsh, William (Shirley) McLaughlin, and the late Robert (Keiko) McLaughlin; and longtime best friend, Jeanie Bunnecke, as well as many nieces and nephews. Barbara waged a valiant two-year and seven-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Her courage and strength were inspirational and will be always remembered. Special thanks to Dr. Younes and the nursing staff at NYOH for their care. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Barbara's family on Sunday, January 31, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen St., Albany. Please only enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot doorway; masks and social distancing are required; and 35 visitors at a time will be allowed in the funeral home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 2, at 11 a.m. in St. Pius X Church, 23 Crumitie Rd, Loudonville where her funeral Mass will be celebrated. Please only enter the church from the front doors; masks and social distancing are required; church ambassadors will be available to help with seating and questions; and please attempt to arrive 15 minutes prior to Mass. The Rite of Committal will be held in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. Those wishing to remember Barbara in a special way may send a contribution to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at pancan.org. To leave a message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com